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Lewis Hamilton Ferrari F40 restoration
Overview
Lewis Hamilton recently documented the restoration of a rare 1991 Ferrari F40, which had been stored for over thirty years after being driven only 69 kilometers by its original owner. The restoration process took place in Maranello under Hamilton’s close supervision and included a personalized detail where the V8 engine featured his signature racing number, 44. Hamilton drove the vehicle at the Monza circuit during the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
The Ferrari F40 is a significant collector icon, originally produced to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. As the final production car approved by Enzo Ferrari, it is characterized by its lightweight construction and a 2.9L V8 twin-turbo engine. The model has a long-standing connection to the Formula 1 community, with various drivers expressing admiration for the vehicle.
Entities
Ferrari · Enzo Ferrari · Maranello · Ferrari F40 · Pininfarina
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesFerrari F40: The legendary supercar and collector icon
The Ferrari F40, a lightweight 1,100kg supercar built for the brand's 40th anniversary, remains a highly coveted icon among F1 drivers and collectors for its raw, analog performance.
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[CULTURE] 9 sourcesLewis Hamilton restores rare 1991 Ferrari F40
Lewis Hamilton has unveiled the restoration of a rare 1991 Ferrari F40 that had been stored for over 30 years after only 69 kilometers of use.
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auto-moto.com · autocar.co.nz · clubalfa.it · cronachedi.it · focus.de · formularapida.net · gpblog.com · motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · news.mynavi.jp · seleccions.cat · tecnoandroid.it