Lewis Hamilton is probably one of the most famous Formula 1 drivers in the world and has often been credited with putting the sport back on the map. In fact, he is also one of the best drivers to have ever competed in the sport and has won a substantial amount of races, not to mention world championships.

Hamilton is statistically the most successful British driver in the history of Formula 1 and also holds about a billion other records and Formula 1 achievements. Throughout most of his career, Hamilton has been associated with Mercedes and often professes his love for the car manufacturer. However, although he might love Mercedes, Hamilton is also a known car enthusiast and has a number of exotic and interesting vehicles in his personal collection.

Hamilton has spent a large amount of money on updating his garage and owns some seriously expensive cars and motorbikes. One of Hamilton's favorite cars is the AC Cobra, an Anglo-American sports car manufactured in the UK. In fact, he loves them so much that he owns two unrestored 1967 models in both black and red.

Furthermore, it was recently revealed that Hamilton had purchased a LaFerrari, a limited edition Ferrari costing just over $1 million dollars. In 2015, Hamilton was ranked the richest sportsperson in the UK with an estimated wealth of a whopping £88 million ($115 million). Here are 20 vehicles in Lewis Hamilton's car and motorcycle collection.

20 Mercedes-AMG Project One

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The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar is basically a Formula 1 car for the road, and is also one of the fastest cars around, period. For instance, the car produces over 1,000 hp and can reach top speeds of 200 mph.

Earlier this year, Lewis Hamilton was pictured taking the lightning-fast car for a spin, and even alluding to the fact that it was his idea for Mercedes to make one.

Hamilton claimed, "I’ve been nagging Mercedes for years because we’re in Formula 1 and we have all this technology, we’re winning world championships, yet we don’t have a car that can match a Ferrari road-going car. So I guess they eventually decided this is actually a good idea. I’m not saying it was my idea, but I did nag them for ages to do it."

19 MV Agusta F4RR

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The MV Agusta F4 was designed by motorcycle designer Massimo Tamburini and is credited with the resurrection of the MV Agusta motorcycle company. The bike has a four-pipe undertail exhaust and comes in traditional MV Agusta red. Furthermore, the bike is one of the only superbikes to have a hemispherical-chamber engine featuring 4 valves per cylinder so, of course, Lewis Hamilton had to own one. However, Hamilton's bike is a little bit different from the original and has specially designed tires to prove it. Yes, the bike was specially commissioned for the world champion himself and is completely unique.

18 Mercedes GL 320 CDI

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The Mercedes Benz GL320 CDI is the second GL SUV of Lewis Hamilton's collection and is also one of the biggest vehicles in his garage. The car is a beast of a machine and features a 3.0L V6 common-rail diesel engine with a whopping 224 horsepower.

Hamilton is a big fan of the car and is often pictured driving the road-going monster all over the world.

In fact, Hamilton recently claimed that it was one of his favorite cars to drive when not on the circuit, stating, "At the track, I always drive on the limit, but on public roads, I like to relax, kick back and cruise. The GL’s perfect for that – it’s got plenty of space for all my kit, a brilliant sound system, and the high driving position gives me a clear view of the road ahead. It’s just about the most comfortable road car I’ve driven."

17 Mercedes-Maybach S600

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The Mercedes-Maybach s600 is one of the flashiest cars in the world and is extremely popular with the rich and famous. However, the car is obviously not good enough for the likes of Lewis Hamilton, who recently put his special edition up for auction. Yes, the Formula 1 world champion sold his S600 for a whopping $138,000. The car was no standard vehicle, though, having been upgraded with a number of expensive and interesting extras. For instance, Hamilton had installed a panoramic glass sunroof as well as rear seat entertainment, a Burmester audio system, and 22'-inch alloy wheels. Sweet!

16 Brutale Dragster RR LH44

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Lewis Hamilton loves motorbikes just as much as he loves automobiles, so it was no surprise to see him working with famed motorcycle manufacturers MV Augusta in the production of his own bike. The finished product was the Dragster RR LH44 and was a mark of exceptional craftsmanship that proved popular with bike enthusiasts worldwide. Hamilton was extremely happy with the final product and recently stated, "I have a huge passion for bikes, so the opportunity to work with MV Agusta on my own Dragster RR LH44 Limited Edition has been a great experience. I have really enjoyed the creative design process with the MV Agusta team; the bike looks amazing - really aggressive and with fantastic attention to detail, I am truly proud of the result. I love riding this bike; it is so much fun."

15 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series

Lewis Hamilton sure knows how to pick his vehicles, with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series coming as no exception. The car is a beast of a machine and was highly praised upon its release.

For instance, the car possesses an engine capable of an acceleration time of 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph.

Amazing right? Therefore, it only seems natural for Lewis Hamilton to own one, with the car said to be one of his favorites. In fact, Hamilton can often be seen posing with the car and posting the pictures all over social media. Who can blame him?

14 Honda CRF450RX Motocross Bike

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The Honda CRF450RX is an off-road racing motorcycle and a firm favorite amongst speed-goers and bike enthusiasts. However, although it might be marketed as an "off-road" racer, the bike is in fact mainly used for closed completions for professional riders. As a professional Formula 1 driver, Hamilton certainly qualifies and has been pictured riding the bike a number of times. The bike is a magnificent machine with softer suspension than regular bikes allowing it to offer an overall different feeling for the rider. It really is one of a kind, much like the Formula 1 driver turned dirt-trail charger himself.

13 Pagani Zonda 760LH

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Lewis Hamilton has a number of supercars locked up in his garage but the Pagani Zonda 760LH is most certainly one of the most unique. The car was commissioned as a one-off version for Hamilton himself—hence the initials LH—and was designed in purple both for the exterior and the interior.

Sadly, Hamilton was far from impressed and continually bashes the car to anyone who will listen.

For instance, in a recent interview, Hamilton told The Sunday Times, "the Zonda is terrible to drive," with the handling some of the worst he has ever experienced in the car driving. Pagani must not be extremely pleased to hear that!

12 1966 Shelby Cobra 427

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The AC Cobra, which was marketed as the Shelby Cobra in the United States, was an Anglo-American sports car with a Ford V8 engine. The car was available in both the UK and the US and was, and still is extremely popular. In fact, the car is a firm favorite with petrolheads around the world, and if found in the right condition it can be worth more than just a few dollars. Yes, Hamilton's, in particular, is said to be worth up to a cool $1.5 million dollars, but worth every penny as Hamilton often refers to it as one of his favorites.

11 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta

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The Ferrari 599 had a number of special editions and revamps during its run, with the roadster version easily one of the most popular. The SA Aperta was first introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and was billed as a limited edition in honor of designers Sergio Pininfarina and Andrea Pininfarina, hence the SA branding. The car is noted for its unique exhaust system, two-tone color scheme, and a soft top roof, and it was only available to 80 lucky customers. Thankfully Lewis Hamilton was able to bag one of the exclusive vehicles and is often pictured driving the street-legal monster.

10 Maverick X3

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The Can-Am Off-Road Maverick X3 is a side-by-side vehicle manufactured by Canadian carmakers BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). The car is a firm favorite of Lewis Hamilton and he is often pictured making waves in the dirt and seemingly loving every minute of it. In fact, Hamilton loves the four-wheeler so much that he uploaded a snap of himself and the machine onto Instagram saying, "Taking the BEAST for a ride! This Maverick X3 is awesome #maverickx3 #canam #canamstories #ambassador." However, it's not just Hamilton who loves these special vehicles, as the fun machines are popular all over the globe.

9 Smart Roadster Brabus

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The Smart Roadster was first introduced in 2003 and was a two-door sports car. The car proved initially popular, however problems with manufacturing led to a halt in a production and the eventual purchase of the company by DaimlerChrysler.

Due to such a short production line, the last one is stored away in the Mercedes-Benz museum in Germany.

Special editions of the car have been developed in the meantime, with the Brabus a favorite of Hamilton's. Yes, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton drives a smart car and he's not embarrassed by it either. In fact, Hamilton claimed it was "easier to park" than most cars and that if it received a bump he could "just change the panel."

8  Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6X6

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The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 was created by legendary car makers, Mercedes-Benz, and was originally inspired by the six-wheeled Mercedes Geländewagen which was developed for the Australian Army in 2007. Upon its release, the car was the largest street-legal off-road vehicle in the world as well as one of the most expensive. However, money is no problem for millionaire Lewis Hamilton, with the world champion a big fan of the vehicle. Sadly, Hamilton has yet to buy the car but recently posted a photograph of him standing next to one along with the caption, "So... Thinking about getting this bad boy. What do you think?" We think he should go for it.

7 F1 W09 EQ Power Race Car

The Mercedes AMG F1 W09 EQ Power is a Formula 1 racing car designed by Mercedes-Benz. The car was developed by technical engineers Aldo Costa, Jamies Allison, Mike Elliot, and Geoff Willis and is the latest edition of the Formula 1 racing car. Since the beginning of 2018, the car has been driven by world champion Lewis Hamilton, as well as teammate Valtteri Bottas. The engine has provided a lot of talk amongst car enthusiasts, mostly due to the "party mode" attribute, which is said to provide a performance boost over one lap. Hamilton is a big fan of the car and can be often heard praising the ability of its engine.

6 Maybach 6

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The Mercedes-Maybach 6 is a concept car created by legendary car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The car is a brilliant design and features an all-electric powertrain with a range of 200 miles.

Furthermore, the concept has an estimated electric output of 738 hp, with a quoted limited top speed of 155 mph and acceleration to 60 miles per hour in less than 4 seconds.

Overall, the car sounds magical, and Lewis Hamilton most certainly agrees. In fact, Hamilton is so serious about owning the car that he was recently pictured standing next to the concept vision with sheer excitement in his eyes.

5 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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It is known worldwide that Lewis Hamilton is a big fan of supercars and expensive motors, however, he is also partial to a classic car, especially one with a little bit of history. Hamilton was recently pictured standing next to his 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, a vintage muscle car from the USA. The car is incredibly rare and one of the most interesting vehicles in the Lewis Hamilton collection. However, although it might be an amazing car to own according to most car enthusiasts, Hamilton certainly doesn't agree and recently called the car a "hunk of junk".

4 Techart Porsche 997

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The TechArt 997 Turbo is a high-performance sports car based on a legendary Porsche 997 Turbo that has been modified to the extreme. Lewis Hamilton is a fan of the fine-tuning and was recently spotted driving one of these bad boys without a care in the world. Modifications include a customized powertrain, high-performance brakes, a sports exhaust system, and brand new 12x20-inch Formula wheels. Although Hamilton might not technically own the car, he is certainly allowed to drive it whenever he likes and is often spotted inside the vehicle speeding around Los Angeles.

3 Ferrari LaFerrari

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The LaFerrari, which simply means The Ferrari, is one of the most expensive cars in the world, so it seems only right that Lewis Hamilton owns one.

In fact, the car is the most expensive car in Hamilton's garage and is also rumored to be his favorite (although don't tell his bosses at Mercedes that).

The vehicle is popular with many people all over the world, however only 210 lucky people actually own one, including Mr. Hamilton. The LaFerrari made its first appearance in 2016 during the Paris auto show and was originally built in honor of the Italian car manufacturers 70th anniversary. Aww.

2 McLaren P1

The McLaren P1 is a limited edition plug-in hybrid sports car created by legendary British car makers, McLaren Automotive. The car was first revealed during the 2012 Paris Motor Show and was received well immediately. In fact, the Mclaren P1 was so popular that all 315 units were sold out by the following year. The P1 is basically a Formula 1 car for the road due to its similar hybrid power technology and mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive design, therefore, it is no surprise to see that a former McLaren Formula 1 driver owns one. Hamilton's edition comes in a unique shade of blue with a black interior gloss black wing windows. It really is a sight to behold.

1 Bombardier Challenger 605

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It comes as no surprise to see that Lewis Hamilton also owns a private jet amongst all his classic cars, supercars, and motorbikes. Yes, Hamilton is the proud owner of a Bombardier Challenger 605, an updated version from the 600 series. The planes come from a family of business jets and were first produced by Canadair. Hamilton's, in particular, is noted for the unique registration number which reads, G-LDCH, which stands for Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, as well as the candy apple paint job. However, Hamilton was recently accused of avoiding tax payments with regards to his jet, a tiny scandal that has yet to be resolved.

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