As car enthusiasts, motorsports are an undeniable part of our life. We all love racing, and it's always exciting to see race drivers in action, going 200 mph, overtaking each other, competing for the first position, and a place on the podium.
And just like us, pro drivers are also car enthusiasts, and they won't get behind the wheel of a car unless it's something special. Especially when price is no obstacle. Thanks to their high salaries most race car drivers are able to afford incredible sports and luxury cars, but which ones are the most popular?
To answer that question, we've looked into the garages of the most prominent pro drivers to find the most recurrent sports car models or the ones that seem to be these drivers' most prized possessions.
So, here are some of the most popular sports cars among race car drivers.
10 Ferrari 488 Pista
Ferraris are already incredible cars with amazing performance, but someone at Ferrari disagreed and thought that an even more radical version of the 488 was necessary. The 488 Pista (Italian for track) has a twin-turbo V8 with 720 horsepower. Two formula one drivers own one of these: Kimi Raikkonen and the four-time world champion, Sebastian Vettel.
9 Ferrari 599 GTB
The 599 is one of the members of the V12 Gran Turismo family, alongside newer models like the F12 and the 812. The 6-liter engine produces 620 hp and can go from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. The lucky drivers to have it in their garages are the ex-formula 1 driver Felipe Massa and the current champion, Lewis Hamilton.
8 Ferrari Enzo
The successor of the F50 is a pretty special car: only 400 were ever made, and it carries the name of the founder, Enzo Ferrari. It has a 6-liter V12 engine producing 660 hp and a top speed of 217 mph. This was the choice of many famous and successful racing drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, Paul Menard, Kimi Raikkonen, and Jenson Button. The Enzo was the base for the more radical FXX and FXX Evoluzione.
7 Ferrari F40
For many, this is the last true Ferrari, as it was the last one that Enzo saw. It has a 2.9 liter V8 pushing 478 hp paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. This is a real driver's car, and it's easy to tell by looking at some of the drivers who own one: David Coulthard, Jenson Button, Valtteri Bottas, and Sebastian Vettel.
6 Ferrari LaFerrari
One of the members of the Holy Trinity is also chosen by racing drivers. In this case, two of the best in history: Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. The LaFerrari is the first hybrid car from the Italian house, packing a total power of 963 hp. It can do 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 257 mph. Other features include carbo-ceramic brakes, a dual-clutch gearbox, and a KERS system.
5 McLaren P1
The only RWD car of the Holy Trinity, the McLaren P1, is the choice of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. Combining a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 and a KERS system, this beast has a total power output of 903hp, a 0-60 time of fewer than 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 254 mph, but it's limited from the factory to 217 mph. The car in the picture is Button's.
4 Renault Megane RS
As part of the contract, every F1 Renault driver gets a free car, and the Megane RS has been the choice of many: Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso, Jolyon Palmer, and more recently, Daniel Ricciardo. This modern hot-hatch packs a turbocharged 1.8 liter that produces 280 hp to the front axle through a six-speed manual transmission, making it an extremely fun car to drive.
3 Mercedez Benz AMG GT
The latest GT car from Mercedes and successor of the SLS is the choice for many great drivers, like Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and Nico Rosberg. The AMG-GT packs a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 460 hp and does 0 to 60 in 4 seconds.
2 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG
Famous because of its gull-wing doors, the SLS was the first car designed entirely by AMG, as the spiritual successor of the 300SL. The 6.3 liter V8 produces 570 hp to the rear axle, taking this beats from 0 to 60 in 3,8 seconds. Three F1 champions own of these: Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, and Michael Schumacher.
1 Porsche GT3 RS
The GT3 RS is a track-focused version of the 911. As usual in a Porsche, the engine a flat-six, this time a 3.8 liter with 450hp, and the choice of manual or automatic transmission. This is one of the cars chosen by Daniel Ricciardo and the rising Formula 1 star, Max Verstappen. This was the first car that Max bought with his own money, after passing his driver's license test with a Renault Clio.