# Hamilton's Ferrari F40 Restoration

> Hamilton restores 1991 Ferrari F40 after 30 years in garage.
- Title: Hamilton's Ferrari F40 Restoration · Motor1 | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari f40, ferrari classiche, 1991 f40, 69 kilometers, engine block 44, cars, Hamilton's, Ferrari, F40, Restoration, Motor1
- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/811033/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f40-restoration
- Author: Brian Potter
- Published: 2026-10-07T09:52:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari f40, ferrari classiche, 1991 f40, 69 kilometers, engine block 44, cars
## 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.
## Key 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.