Ferrari’s heritage division has restored a 1991 F40 that once belonged to a Formula 1 driver, pulling it from decades of storage and revealing an engine block bearing the racing number of its original owner. The rare road-legal hypercar, known for its limited production run, was found in a neglected state but has since been meticulously refurbished to its original glory. The discovery of the driver’s number on the engine block adds a layer of historical significance to the vehicle’s revival. The car’s transformation offers a glimpse into both Ferrari’s engineering legacy and the racing pedigree of its past owner.
Ferrari’s Classiche team revives Lewis Hamilton’s 43-mile 1991 F40 after three decades of storage, uncovering an engine block stamped with his racing number.
