14 of the Coolest Cars F1 Champions Have Owned
Formula One drivers are known for driving the fastest cars on the planet, but what do they drive on their day off? Here's a list of 14 of the coolest cars owned by F1 champions, from supercars to classic muscle cars.
- Aston Martin Valkyrie
The $3 million Valkyrie supercar is a dream come true for many F1 champions. Current Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso and defending champion Max Verstappen both own one. Verstappen's Valkyrie made headlines when he was allegedly caught speeding in it in 2023.
- Mercedes-AMG One
Another $3 million supercar, the Mercedes-AMG One, features an F1-derived engine and hybrid unit. It was tested head-to-head against the Valkyrie. Former F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, both Mercedes F1 team winners, own one. Rosberg's 2016 championship-winning 1.6-litre V6 turbo engine is fitted to the car.
- Rimac Nevera
The Rimac Nevera is an electric hypercar with near-2,000bhp and whip-fast acceleration. F1 champion Nico Rosberg owns one, showcasing its impressive power and Rimac's cutting-edge torque vectoring tech.
- Ferrari Enzo
A V12 icon from the early 2000s, the Ferrari Enzo sells for about $5 million on the used market. F1 champions Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, and Michael Schumacher have all owned Enzos.
Honda NSX
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
A two-seater from the 1950s with a long hood and classic gullwing doors, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing regularly sells for seven figures. Nico Rosberg owns one.
- Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
Max Verstappen, a Honda-branded driver, owned an FK8-generation Honda Civic Type R hot hatch. He called front-wheel-drive cars 'anti-driving' three years after owning it.
- Pagani Zonda 760 LH
Lewis Hamilton sold his car collection to focus on art, but he once owned a Pagani Zonda 760 LH, a personalized Zonda with a 750-horsepower V12 engine and purple accents.
- Bugatti EB110
The Bugatti EB110, a 1990s mid-engined V12 quad-turbocharged supercar, was the fastest production car of its time. Michael Schumacher owned a bright-yellow example.
- McLaren P1
McLaren's hybrid supercar, the P1, is a popular collector's item. F1 champion Mika Häkkinen owns a rare prototype used in the testing program for the P1, which included a one-day driving program taught by Häkkinen.
- BMW Z8
Sebastian Vettel sold a chunk of his car collection in 2021, including a silver BMW Z8, a turn-of-the-century roadster with beautiful styling and James Bond prestige.
- McLaren F1
The 1990s McLaren F1, with its screaming BMW V12 and central driving position, is an iconic vehicle. Values have skyrocketed past $20m, and Lewis Hamilton owns one.
- Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Lewis Hamilton's collection includes a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, the first generation of Ford's iconic muscle car. It had a 7.0-litre V8 engine when new, and Ford sold more than 400,000 in the first year.
- Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16
RM Sotheby's auctioned a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16 for $230,000. Ayrton Senna owned it from new, and it was driven home from the factory alongside fellow Brazilian F1 driver Maurício Gugelmin. Senna bought it to celebrate his victory at the 1984 Nürburgring Race of Champions.
