From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m
Hamilton's Ferrari F40 Restoration
Hamilton restores 1991 Ferrari F40 after 30 years in garage.
In brief
Hamilton restores 1991 Ferrari F40 after 30 years in garage. Hamilton restored his 1991 Ferrari F40 with 69 kilometers on the odometer after 30 years of storage, uncovering an engine block stamped with his racing number 44. Originally reported by Motor1.
Hamilton's F40 Storage
Hamilton's 1991 Ferrari F40 spent over 30 years in a private garage before he brought it back into the light.
Ferrari Restoration Process
Ferrari's Classiche team restored the F40 with minimal new parts after uncovering an engine block stamped with Hamilton's racing number 44.
Engine Block Discovery
Mechanics found the engine block stamped 'Engine No. 44' matching Hamilton's racing number since 2014.
“Engine No. 44”
Restoration Choice
Hamilton chose a full restoration over preserving the grime, bringing the F40 closer to its 1991 factory appearance.
Monza Display
Hamilton displayed the restored F40 at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix with a plate carrying '44' to match the engine stamp.
The takeaway
Hamilton restored his 1991 Ferrari F40 with 69 kilometers on the odometer after 30 years of storage, uncovering an engine block stamped with his racing number 44.
