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Lydia Mee

Lewis Hamilton stuns F1 fans with limited edition Ducati paddock entrance in Monaco

Lewis Hamilton has never been one to shy away from a grand entrance, and the seven-time champion has continued this trend at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Arriving for media day in Monte Carlo, the British driver pulled up at the paddock on an ultra-rare silver Ducati Panigale V4 S 100.

The Panigale V4 S 100 was created to celebrate Ducati's 100th anniversary in 2026. Production is limited to just 100 units worldwide, making it one of the most coveted motorcycles. Straying from Ducati's striking red design, the Panigale V4 S 100 is finished in a sleek silver livery, which is a tribute to the 750 Imola Desmo. Hamilton's example also features his race number 44 on the front.

"Oh he looks awesome," one fan wrote on Reddit, while another added: "Man, I wish I had money."

"Number 44 on a Ducati wearing full Ferrari red while arriving to Monaco feels like someone's fever dream, and I'm here for it," someone else commented, and another wrote: "Say what you want about him, this mf has aura."

"I don’t even give a s**t about motorcycles, and I’m always hyped to see his motorcycle paddock arrivals," someone else posted.

Beneath the bodywork, the Panigale V4 S 100 boasts track-focused specifications derived directly from the Italian marque's MotoGP and World Superbike success. It is 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.

While Ducati has not publicly confirmed a retail price for the highly limited run, it is estimated to be worth over £60,000.

Hamilton arrived in Monte Carlo on the back of his best finish as a Ferrari driver, having taken second place in Canada. He currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings with 72 points, behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli on 131, George Russell on 88 and Charles Leclerc on 75.

The Monaco Grand Prix will take place on Sunday 7 June.

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Car of Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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George Russell, Mercedes

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Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Team

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Franco Colapinto, Alpine

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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Mattia Binotto, Audi

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

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Dan Towriss, Cadillac CEO and his wife Cassidy

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George Russell, Mercedes

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Lando Norris, McLaren

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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls

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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Team

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Pierre Gasly, Alpine

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Lando Norris, McLaren

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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Team

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Emerson Fittipaldi

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Car of Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac Racing

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Alexander Albon, Williams

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George Russell, Mercedes

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Cadillac front wing detail

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Frederic Vasseur, Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Car of Mechanics work on the car of Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Automobile Club de Monaco mascot

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing

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Lily Collins, Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday

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