Lewis Hamilton recently shared a video on YouTube detailing the restoration process of his iconic Ferrari F40. This emblematic vehicle was revealed for the first time before the Italian Grand Prix this year.
In the video, Hamilton removes the red cover that shrouds the car and comments on its personal significance. ‘When I joined Ferrari, my first session with the team was in this car. It’s one of the most iconic of all time,’ said the British driver.
The Ferrari F40 had been parked in a garage since 1991, after the first owner only drove it for 69 kilometers. The video includes a montage of photographs documenting the restoration carried out in Maranello, culminating in Hamilton’s emotional reaction upon discovering the renewed vehicle.
‘It looks so good!’ he exclaimed as he walked around the car with a broad smile. ‘It seems new.’
After settling into the cockpit, Hamilton ignited the 2.9-liter bi-turbo V8 engine, which reverberated its power throughout the warehouse. The video also features footage from a photoshoot conducted in a desert area of the famous Monza circuit.
Hamilton has previously commented on his passion for this car. ‘As a kid, I dreamed of having one. When I joined Ferrari last year, I made sure to have it with me on my first day in Maranello. This is what it means to me.’
‘These cars are true works of art and incredibly rare, so when I found this one, covered in dust after more than thirty years, I knew I had to bring it home.’ Finally, he expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in this project, describing it as a dream come true.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
