Lewis Hamilton has by no means been one to shrink back from a grand entrance, and the seven-time champion has continued this development on the Monaco Grand Prix.
Arriving for media day in Monte Carlo, the British driver pulled up on the paddock on an ultra-rare silver Ducati Panigale V4 S 100.
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The Panigale V4 S 100 was created to rejoice Ducati’s one centesimal anniversary in 2026. Manufacturing is proscribed to simply 100 items worldwide, making it one of the crucial coveted bikes. Straying from Ducati’s putting crimson design, the Panigale V4 S 100 is completed in a modern silver livery, which is a tribute to the 750 Imola Desmo. Hamilton’s instance additionally options his race quantity 44 on the entrance.
“Oh he appears to be like superior,” one fan wrote on Reddit, whereas one other added: “Man, I want I had cash.”
“Quantity 44 on a Ducati carrying full Ferrari crimson whereas arriving to Monaco looks like somebody’s fever dream, and I am right here for it,” another person commented, and one other wrote: “Say what you need about him, this mf has aura.”
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“I don’t even give a s**t about bikes, and I’m at all times hyped to see his motorbike paddock arrivals,” another person posted.
Beneath the bodywork, the Panigale V4 S 100 boasts track-focused specs derived immediately from the Italian marque’s MotoGP and World Superbike success. It’s powered by a 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine that generates 216 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 120.9 Nm of torque at 11,250 rpm.
Whereas Ducati has not publicly confirmed a retail value for the extremely restricted run, it’s estimated to be value over £60,000.
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Hamilton arrived in Monte Carlo on the again of his finest end as a Ferrari driver, having taken second place in Canada. He presently sits fourth within the drivers’ standings with 72 factors, behind championship chief Kimi Antonelli on 131, George Russell on 88 and Charles Leclerc on 75.
The Monaco Grand Prix will happen on Sunday 7 June.
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Mechanics work on the automobile of Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Lily Collins
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Mika Häkkinen, McLaren M2B
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