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      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and full schedule

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      THERE simply is no bigger finish than this – with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen slugging out a battle for the ages in a bid win the F1 crown.The pair have been locked in a stunning tussle all 2021 season for the crown of world champion.
      Lewis Hamilton took victory at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix to put the scores level in the drivers’ championshipCredit: Rex
      There was no love lost last weekend at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, where the pair were involved in ANOTHER collision, as the Dutchman was forced to let the Brit overtake him.
      But they finished in first and second spot in Jeddah, meaning they are incredibly on exactly the same points total of 369.5 points.
      There is even an unlikely scenario where Hamilton and Verstappen could finish the season on the same points total – and that would result in the Dutchman clinching world championship victory.
      Hamilton is within touching distance of immortality, a victory for him this weekend would take him one world title ahead of Michael Schumacher’s magic mark of seven drivers’ championships.
      What time is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice?

      F1 heads to Abu Dhabi for the final weekend of the season, starting on December 10 and ending on Sunday, December 12.
      The Grand Prix race starts at 1pm on Sunday.

      What TV channel is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

      The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is live on Sky Sports F1, with the race itself also on Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can stream all the action live with a Sky Go account and on the Sky Sports app.
      Non Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action on Now TV with a day pass costing £9.99.

      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule
      Friday December 10

      Practice One – 9.30am UK (1.30pm local)
      Practice Two – 1pm UK (5pm local)

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      Saturday December 11

      Practice Three – 10am UK (2pm local)
      Qualifying – 1pm UK (5pm local)

      Sunday December 12

      Race – 1pm UK (5pm local) More

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      ‘A straight-out fight’ – Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton battling like gladiators in F1 title race for ages

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has been labelled “a gladiator” by Red Bull boss Christian Horner who says it is now his driver’s time to rule the F1 Empire.Verstappen, 24, clashed with Lewis Hamilton in the sensational Saudi Arabian GP on Sunday to set up a one-race winner-takes-all finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
      Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Saudi Arabian Grand PrixCredit: AFP
      Verstappen has seen his gap to Hamilton wiped out in recent weeksCredit: PA
      After nine months of wheel-to-wheel racing and 22 races across the globe, both drivers are level on points going into the last race of the season.
      Hamilton’s victory in Jeddah came after Verstappen was penalised by the stewards – once for cutting a corner and another time for brake-testing Hamilton, as the two made contact for the third time this season.
      With both drivers at war, along with their respective teams, it is all poised to be a duel to the end.
      Horner said: “Max has fought like a gladiator [last] weekend and given it everything, so we now have one chance.
      “We have a week to regroup and now it goes down to the wire at Abu Dhabi.
      “It’s a straight-out fight as it has been for the entire year. For the fans it is fantastic, it keeps the championship dream alive and we have one shot and it’s time to take it.”
      Red Bull advisor, Helmut Marko also said the team had no reason to tell Verstappen to change his driving style.
      He added: “I don’t think there is any reason why he should cool down. It’s the match between Mercedes and Red Bull, and the match between Max and [Lewis].”
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      Verstappen has nine wins this season while Hamilton has eight. F1’s rules mean that should both drivers fail to finish, Verstappen would be crowned champion due to having more victories.
      It is the first time the championship has been tied going into the final race of the season since 1974.
      Back then, Emerson Fittipaldi won the title after rival Clay Regazzoni had mechanical problems.
      However, F1 has a rich history of drivers acting at all costs to make sure they secure the title.
      Damon Hill was the victim of one such incident in 1994 when he was taken out in the final race of the season by Michael Schumacher, who as a result won the title.
      And then, and perhaps a most relevant example, in 1997 when Schumacher was disqualified from the whole season after crashing into Jacques Villeneuve.
      Schumacher, who was leading the championship by a single point at the race in Jerez in Spain, collided with the Canadian for the lead.
      The German was subsequently stripped of all his points for the season for what was seen as an attempt to deliberately take out his title rival.
      Villeneuve, who finished third in the race, was champion and Hill says that F1’s governing body should remind both drivers to keep it clean.
      He said: “There is a precedent that was set in the championship in 1997 where Schumacher’s points were taken away from him.
      “So if we do have a (collision) situation, I think the FIA should make the teams and drivers know in advance what they are likely to do. Will they take points away? What’s the penalty?
      “There are some people who drive with absolutely no compromises whatsoever. And I think Max is one of those people.
      “He’s very skillful and he’s brilliant and it’s exciting to watch. I think Lewis, who has to deal with that, is now very cautious – he’s not intimidated but he’s very wary of Max and probably rightly so.
      “Max is pushing everything to the limit,” said Hill. “It’s for the world title, and both guys want it massively and there’s always going to be tears.”
      Merc boss Toto Wolff also urged for calmness in the final race after the explosive race in Jeddah and subsequent fall out.
      He said: “I would hope that this race has enough repercussions that everybody is going to learn from it and adapt for the final race.
      “I think that similar driving, if it were to be deemed by the stewards as being over the line, would also be penalised in Abu Dhabi.
      “And that could end up in a messy situation for everybody and I don’t think the championship has deserved a result that was influenced by a collision.” More

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      Seven key moments of Saudi Arabian GP from red flag chaos to Verstappen and Hamilton crash leading to last-race showdown

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      THE Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was one of the most memorable in recent history.Jeddah certainly lived up to the hype. Fans saw two red flags, crashes, near misses and time penalties.
      Verstappen leads the title race due to having more GP wins than HamiltonCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton ultimately came out on top, edging out title rival Max Verstappen.
      The Brit’s win draws him level on points with the Dutchman with just Abu Dhabi to go.
      There are two scenarios which could see the pair end the season level on points, albeit unlikely. Although if they did, Verstappen would win the title by virtue of more race wins over the season.
      Whatever happens this coming weekend, fans will see an out-right winner.
      But what seven key moments in Saudi set up the title-decider?
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      Taking the Mick
      Mick Schumacher was the first to drop out of the Saudi GP after he spun out and hit the Turn 23 barriers.
      The Safety Car turned into a red flag shortly after, handing Verstappen the opportunity to change his tyres during the break.
      Hamilton, on the other hand, stopped under the yellow flags to change tyres with the move backfiring as it saw him give up his lead and go second.
      Schumacher’s crash saw the red flag come out for the first time in the eveningCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Maze Runner
      From the restart, Hamilton got back in the lead but was then cut off by Verstappen who ran off the track at the first chicane.
      It saw the Brit to drop down to third behind Esteban Ocon.
      However, a red flag stopped the race again after Sergio Perez, Charles Leclerc, Nikita Mazepin and George Russell were involved in an incident.
      Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate was forced to retire five laps laterCredit: AP
      Flying Dutchman
      After some bargaining, Mercedes and Red Bull came to the agreement that Hamilton would restart in P2 and Verstappen in P3, behind Alpine’s Ocon.
      Verstappen made an unbelievable move up the inside of the first Chicane to take the lead, sandwiching Hamilton in between the Alpine.
      The calculated but risky move paid off for the 24-year-old.
      Hamilton pulled off one of the moves of the race as he cut up the inside of HamiltonCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      The Brit was caught in the middle of a Red Bull-Alpine sandwichCredit: MOTORSPORT IMAGES
      DRS range
      After three Virtual Saftey Cars between Laps 28 to 36, Hamilton got within range of Verstappen to make use of his DRS.
      Verstappen braked late at the end of the main straight, running wide, but retaining the lead.
      Hamilton tried to take advantage of his DRS, but Verstappen braked late into the corner to maintain his leadCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Are Lew kidding me?
      Verstappen’s late braking saw him be forced to give up P1 to his title rival in Lap 37.
      Some confusion over Verstappen giving up the place saw Hamilton clip the back of the Red Bull car, causing minor damage to his front wing.
      A move Hamilton wasn’t too happy with.
      Verstappen was instructed to hand the lead to Hamilton, but braked hard, causing Hamilton to clip the back of his carCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Second time lucky?
      Hamilton tried to get past Verstappen again in Lap 42, but was again met with a feisty defence.
      Verstappen pushed him wide to keep his place.
      The Dutchman was later punished with a five-second time penalty for that.
      Hamilton was pushed wide by his title rival with eight laps to go and the Dutchman was slapped with a five-second penaltyCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      You snooze, Lew lose
      Hamilton finally got a clean pass on the Red Bull driver in Lap 43 on Turn 27.
      The title-chasing Brit also put in the fastest lap of the race, despite finishing with a damaged wing.
      Ocon – who benefitted from the earlier red flag allowing a change of tyres – was pipped on the line by Hamilton’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas, completing a Mercedes first and third-placed finish.
      Hamilton took 26 points to Verstappen’s 18, tying up the title race at 369.5 points each.
      Hamilton got his way in the end and claimed a third-straight win to draw level in the title raceCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Stewards later investigated the collision between the pair after the race and slapped Verstappen with an additional ten-second penalty.
      Mercedes celebrated on the podium with Hamilton’s dreams of an eighth F1 crown still alive, as well as all-but tying up the constructors’ championship.
      Verstappen, far from pleased, refused to stay and spray champagne, and instead stormed off stage and left the Merc three to drench each other.
      Verstappen didn’t stick around on the podium as the Merc trio celebratedCredit: AFP More

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      ‘Rules don’t apply to one of us’ – Lewis Hamilton takes dig at Max Verstappen as bitter F1 title battle hots up

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      LEWIS HAMILTON took a swipe at rival Max Verstappen by suggesting the rules ‘don’t apply to one of us’ after their collision in Jeddah.Hamilton won a thrilling Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on Sunday to go level on points with Verstappen and set up a title decider in the final race in Abu Dhabi.
      Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton suggested the rules don’t apply to both him and Max VerstappenCredit: Rex
      Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are set for a title decided in Abu DhabiCredit: Rex
      The British superstar narrowly avoided disaster after his Red Bull foe braked suddenly when allowing him to retake position.
      It saw the pair collide before the Mercedes driver managed to overtake a few laps later.
      The Dutchman was ordered to let Hamilton pass after he cut him up to avoid being overtaken – once again nearly causing a crash.
      Hamilton said: “I don’t think I’ve changed the way that I race.
      “I think we’re seeing multiple incidents this year where even with Brazil we’re supposed to do our racing on track in between the white lines and the rules haven’t been clear from the stewards, that those things have been allowed, so that’s continued.
      “From my understanding, I know that I can’t overtake someone and go off track and then keep the position but I think that’s well known between all us drivers but it doesn’t apply to one of us, I guess.”
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      Hamilton also suggested Verstappen is among the Formula One stars that drive over the limit.
      He added: “For me I really had to try and keep my cool out there which was really difficult to do.
      “I have raced a lot of drivers through my life in 28 years and I have come across a lot of different characters.
      “There’s a few at the top which are over the limit, rules don’t apply or don’t think of the rules.
      “I just try to do my talking on the track and keep the car between the white lines and do it the right way.
      “There were so many crazy curb walls and then he obviously brake tested I think to try and get the DRS into the last corner to overtake me again going into turn one.
      “Does Max fall into that category…He is over the limit for sure. I have avoided collisions on so many occasions with the guy and I don’t know in his mind being the one who does that. But you fight to live another day which I did.”
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      Who wins the F1 world title if Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are level on points at the end of the season?

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN and Lewis Hamilton head into next weekend’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix level on points after the Brit’s action-packed win in Saudi Arabia.The championship-leading Dutchman was forced to give first-place up after a collision with Hamilton in lap 37.
      Verstappen was forced to give up first-place after a collision with Hamilton in lap 37Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Hamilton came away with minor wing damage at the front of the car and went on to winCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      As Verstappen slowed, Hamilton clipped the back end of his rival’s car – damaging his front wing.
      Nonetheless, Hamilton held his nerve and won the Saudi GP convincingly to claim his third victory in a row.
      Verstappen was also given a ten-second penalty after the race, but it didn’t change his place on the podium.
      The win sees Hamilton draw level on points with Verstappen with just Abu Dhabi to go.
      But can Verstappen and Hamilton end the season level on points and if so, who will be crowned champion?
      How can Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen finish level on points?
      The two title challengers can finish level on points if one of the other finishes ninth or tenth.
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      Ninth picks up two points in the championship and tenth only generates one.
      But should the tenth-placed driver set the fastest lap of the race, they will pick up an extra point, meaning both pick up two for Abu Dhabi – therefore finishing level on 371.5 points.
      Who wins the championship if they are level on points?
      Should both finish level on points come Sunday evening, Verstappen will win his first F1 title, denying Hamilton of his record-breaking eighth.
      Verstappen would finish top due to having nine GP wins to Hamilton’s eight.
      Should the Dutchman come out on top, it would be Red Bull’s first championship since 2013 when Sebastian Vettel won his fourth in a row.
      It would also prevent Hamilton winning his fifth title in a row, stopping him from drawing level with the legendary Michael Schumacher, who managed the record between 2000-04.

      Who wins the F1 drivers’ world championship title if they both crash out?
      If both crash out in Abu Dhabi, forcing both to retire from the race, Verstappen will be crowned champion.
      Neither will pick up any points for finishing below 11th.
      And with Verstappen having nine GP wins to Hamilton’s eight, he will take the F1 crown.
      Alain Prost, who knows a thing or two about fiery title feuds, says you ‘can’t rule out such a scenario’ where one or both drivers crash out.
      Prost’s feud with Ayrton Senna led to a crash at the 1989 Japanese GP. A repeat happened at the same track a year later too.
      He told Bild: “Something like that could happen. That is why it is important not to cross the line. 
      “The situation could arise where the drivers know at one corner or another ‘I will either win or lose the World Championship right here’.
      “It’s already so tense, and the tension has only been rising for some time. So you can’t rule out such a scenario.
      “I look at Monza, where if Max hadn’t tried to overtake Lewis he would have lost the race, so do you accept the risk or not?
      “It’s not easy in a win or lose situation like this.”
      Both have got too close for comfort numerous times this season.
      Most notably at Silverstone and Monza.
      Verstappen was forced to retire from the race at the British GP after being clipped and sent crashing into the wall at 160-miles-per-hour.
      Verstappen was clipped by Hamilton at Silverstone and was sent crashing into the wall at 160MPHCredit: SKY SPORTS F1
      The title contenders clashed at Monza too, with both retiring from the raceCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Hamilton went on to win the race, but Mercedes’ celebrations afterwards came under fire after the accident left Verstappen knocked out and led to the 24-year-old being air-lifted to hospital.
      The pair then clashed at the Italian GP, which saw Verstappen’s car end up on top of Hamilton’s.
      The halo ring safety feature – introduced in 2018 – prevented Hamilton from walking away with a serious injury, or possibly worse.
      Hamilton’s halo ring potentially saved his lifeCredit: AFP More

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      ‘We are not treated same’ – Red Bull advisor accuses F1 chiefs of not treating Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen even

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      RED BULL advisor Helmut Marko has claimed his team are treated differently to Mercedes by FIA stewards following Lewis Hamilton’s win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.The 36-year-old won his third race in a row to move level on points with his Dutch rival going into Sunday’s final GP of 2021 in Abu Dhabi.
      Lewis Hamilton kept his dreams of winning an eighth F1 world title alive by topping the podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand PrixCredit: Rex
      Red Bull driver Max Verstappen is level with Hamilton going into Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GPCredit: Rex
      In a chaotic race in Saudi Arabia, Verstappen was twice told by stewards to give the lead back to the British icon after running Hamilton deep twice at Turn One.
      And the 24-year-old was also slapped with a ten-second penalty following the race after braking into Hamilton on lap 37.
      The incident led Hamilton to brand Verstappen as ‘f****** crazy’ on Mercedes’ team radio.
      Verstappen was even given a five-second penalty during the GP for leaving the track earlier in the race.
      Marko has expressed his frustration that Hamilton was more than ten car lengths behind Verstappen en route to the grid at the first red flag restart.
      The 78-year-old is also of the opinion that the seven-time F1 World Champion forced Verstappen wide at the final corner after he allowed him to re-take the lead.
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      Speaking before Verstappen’s ten-second penalty, Marko stated that he ‘did not accept the decisions’.
      He told Autosport: “Our engineers are preparing that we can prove Max was constant with his braking, he didn’t brake test like Hamilton said.
      “Then he crashed into our car, he unfortunately put two cuts in the rear tyre. That was so severe that we couldn’t attack anymore. We had to take speed out.
      “That was the one thing. The next thing was at the second start, Hamilton was more than ten [car] lengths behind.
      “[Sebastian] Vettel got penalised in Budapest when he did it. But with this manoeuvre he [Hamilton] was preparing his tyre better for the start.
      “Then he pushed Max off, no reaction. So we feel we are not treated the same.”
      Verstappen was left furious following the race, as he stormed off the podium having seen Hamilton draw level with him in the championship.
      Hamilton suggested that Verstappen drives over the limit after he narrowly avoided disaster in Jeddah.

      He remarked: “For me I really had to try and keep my cool out there which was really difficult to do.
      “I have raced a lot of drivers through my life in 28 years and I have come across a lot of different characters.
      There’s a few at the top which are over the limit, rules don’t apply or don’t think of the rules.
      “I just try to do my talking on the track and keep the car between the white lines and do it the right way.
      “There were so many crazy curb walls and then he obviously brake tested I think to try and get the DRS into the last corner to overtake me again going into turn one.
      “Does Max fall into that category…He is over the limit for sure. I have avoided collisions on so many occasions with the guy and I don’t know in his mind being the one who does that. But you fight to live another day which I did.” More

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      Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and schedule for practice

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      THERE simply is no bigger finish than this – with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen slugging out a battle for the ages in a bid win the F1 crown.The pair have been locked in a stunning tussle all 2021 season for the crown of world champion.
      Lewis Hamilton took victory at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix to put the scores level in the drivers’ championshipCredit: Rex
      There was no love lost last weekend at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, where the pair were involved in ANOTHER collision, as the Dutchman was forced to let the Brit overtake him.
      But they finished in first and second spot in Jeddah, meaning they are incredibly on exactly the same points total of 369.5 points.
      There is even an unlikely scenario where Hamilton and Verstappen could finish the season on the same points total – and that would result in the Dutchman clinching world championship victory.
      Hamilton is within touching distance of immortality, a victory for him this weekend would take him one world title ahead of Michael Schumacher’s magic mark of seven drivers’ championships.
      What time is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice?

      F1 heads to Abu Dhabi for the final weekend of the season, starting on December 10 and ending on Sunday, December 12.
      The Grand Prix race starts at 1pm on Sunday.

      What TV channel is the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on and can I live stream it?

      The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is live on Sky Sports F1, with the race itself also on Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can stream all the action live with a Sky Go account and on the Sky Sports app.
      Non Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action on Now TV with a day pass costing £9.99.

      F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix schedule
      Friday December 10

      Practice One – 9.30am UK (1.30pm local)
      Practice Two – 1pm UK (5pm local)

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      Saturday December 11

      Practice Three – 10am UK (2pm local)
      Qualifying – 1pm UK (5pm local)

      Sunday December 12

      Race – 1pm UK (5pm local) More

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      F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has an amazing £13m car collection, including a £4m Shelby and a £1.6m Pagani Zonda 760 LH

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      TO be Lewis Hamilton for a day.The F1 ace has amassed a £300m fortune that allows him to indulge in the best boys’ toys around.
      Lewis Hamilton has amassed a £300m fortune from motor racing and sponsorshipsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton’s wealth means he can afford life’s greatest luxuries and has a £13m car collectionCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      And boy does the racing legend know how to spend it – splashing his cash on the best cars that could earn him the title of ultimate celebrity petrol head.
      The eco-warrior equalled Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles last season and after a thrilling win in Saudi Arabia last night he can claim a record eighth crown this Sunday in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
      But away from the track, Hamilton, 36, has an equally impressive fleet of cars worth around – wait for it – £13MILLION.
      Of course, being a driver, he’s a car fanatic and collects everything from supercars to vintage classics that he divides between two garages – one in Monaco and another in LA.
      He said previously: “I don’t know anything about wine. I don’t know a huge amount about art. But what I do know is cars, and I’m very particular about them.
      Amusingly, so they keep their value, when Hamilton doesn’t want to drive them back home – he reportedly has a tow-truck that comes to pick them up from whatever restaurant or club he’s at. Here we take a look at just some of his extravagant collection:
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      PAGANI ZONDA 760 LH
      The rarest motor in Hamilton’s possession is a £1.6m Pagani Zonda that was made entirely for him.
      The exterior and interiors are purple, and at the request of the sports star he opted for a manual gearbox instead of the usual sequential one.
      His reasons? Because he hated getting behind the wheel of it initially.
      “The Zonda is terrible to drive!” he once said.
      “It’s the best-sounding car I own, but handling-wise it’s the worst.”
      That could be why in 2015 Hamilton got in an accident that caused some significant damage to the cherished motor.
      Hamilton’s Pagani Zonda cost him £1.6m but he hates driving itCredit: Rex Features
      1966 SHELBY 427 COBRA
      The highest valued car in Hamilton’s collection is this stunning classic.
      Believed to be worth around £4m, it’s a rare sight – unless you’ve seen the racer cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway in LA.
      Hamilton was often spied taking his ex-missus Nicole Scherzinger for a spin in this beauty, which would have him standing out from the crowd.
      A 1966 Shelby 427 Cobra is Hamilton’s most expensive car worth £4mCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      LAFERRARI
      Every car aficionado worth their weight in salt owns this £1m Ferrari – another collector’s item that rises in value as the years go by.
      Capable of reaching a top speed of 217 mph, the LaFerrari can hit 0-62 mph in just 2.4 seconds, meaning it’s Hamilton’s fastest car he owns.
      Footballers including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Son Heung-min also drive this frighteningly fast motor that must be just like handling a racing car.
      A £1m Ferrari La Ferrari is a must for any car collection, including HamiltonCredit: Xposure
      MERCEDES-AMG PROJECT ONE
      Lewis has already got his hands on a Project One, that’s not even supposed to be out till next year.
      He was heavily involved in the production of the plug-in hybrid sports car that’s capable of hitting a top speed of 217mph.
      Only 275 are going to be released at a cost of around £2m.
      Make that 274 now, since Hamilton has one.
      Hamilton has managed to get his hands on a £2m Mercedes-AMG Project One ahead of its 2021 release
      Hamilton was heavily involved in the production of the Project OneCredit: AFP or licensors
      MERCEDES-AMG SLS BLACK
      He already owned a SL Black Series, so why not add the SLS, right?
      Hamilton, who clearly has a need for speed, added this supercar to his garage probably because it’s the fastest Mercedes in production.
      Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 engine that produces 622bhp – the SLS can reach a top speed of 196 mph.
      It also hits 0-60 in just 3 seconds – making it the ideal car for Hamilton to get his thrills off the track with. For a price tag of £230k, it’s just what you’d expect really.
      Driving for Mercedes has its perks for HamiltonCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton regularly shares images on social media alongside Mercedes motorsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      MCLAREN P1
      Despite splitting with McLaren’s racing team, Hamilton can’t have felt too aggrieved with his former employers because in 2015 he added a £2m P1 to his extensive list of rides.
      The P1 has a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, which is twinned with an electric motor that means the supercar has a total power and torque output of 903 bhp and 980 Nm of torque.
      In real talk that means it’s fast and powerful, can hit a top of 217 mph and 0-60mph in under 2.7 seconds.
      In 2015 Hamilton added a £2M McLaren P1 to his list of ridesCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      The McLaren P1 is capable of hitting 0-62 mph in just 2.7 secondsCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton didn’t hold any grudges with McLaren despite splitting from the team and drives their car still on the streets of MonacoCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      1967 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500
      The second classic car that’s part of his fleet, fans of the Hollywood movie Gone In 60 Seconds might recognise this motor as looking to similar to one of the Eleanor models from the film.
      Hamilton had his customised by Oklahoma shop Classic Recreations for additional cost.
      At auctions, these can fetch up to £750k, and you can bet Hamilton’s is in tip-top condition. That said, we doubt he’ll ever sell it.
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      When the Mercedes-Maybach 6 came out in 2016, Hamilton made sure he got his hands on the concept car.
      The 2×2 coupe is completely electric, and can run up to 200 miles before it’ll need recharging.
      Hamilton also has another Mercedes – the Maybach S600, which is a luxurious chauffeur’s car with a partition separating the front seats from the back.
      Both those motors have a combined worth of around £800k.
      And Hamilton doesn’t mind swapping four wheels for two – sometimes taking his £6,500 Honda CRF450RX Motocross Bike around the dirt tracks of California.
      Then there’s also his Maverick X3 dune buggy that would’ve set him back around £20k, that’s also electric in theme with his eco-warrior status.
      Hamilton is a fan of the Maverick x3 dune buggy worth £20kCredit: 2017. All rights reserved.
      Nicole Scherzinger used to ride with Hamilton on his buggyCredit: Instagram @LewisHamilton
      Hamilton also has a penchant for motorbikesCredit: Getty Images – Getty More