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  "textContent": "\n\n\nLewis Hamilton stunned car enthusiasts in Yokohama by turning up to the legendary Daikoku Parking Area behind the wheel of a £4million Ferrari F40.\n\nThe seven-time world champion made a surprise appearance at the renowned Japanese car meet ahead of this weekend's Grand Prix at Suzuka.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOnlookers were left in disbelief as the iconic red supercar pulled into a space alongside a Subaru Impreza and a modified Honda NSX.\n\nThe crowd's reaction intensified when Hamilton emerged from the driver's seat, revealing himself as the mystery motorist.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Daikoku Parking Area is considered an essential destination for automotive enthusiasts visiting Japan.\n\nThe Ferrari F40 holds a special place in Hamilton's heart, with the British driver having long described it as his ultimate automotive dream despite never previously owning one.\n\nHe has referred to the legendary supercar as \"a piece of art\" on multiple occasions.\n\nThe appearance comes after Hamilton revealed last year that he had parted ways with his entire vehicle collection to pursue his newfound passion for art.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHis former fleet comprised 15 limited-edition machines from Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren, valued at approximately £13million, and housed in private garages across Monaco and Los Angeles.\n\nWhen asked about Ferrari's new F80 supercar, Hamilton responded: \"I don't have any cars anymore.\n\n\"I got rid of all my cars. I'm more into art nowadays.\"\n\nHowever, he added: \"If I was going to get a car, it would be the F40. But that's a nice piece of art.\"\n\n### LATEST SPORT NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian relationship update as family stance emerges\n  * Max Verstappen releases statement after being disqualified from race and stripped of win\n  * Christian Horner 'not an option' as F1 team hits crisis mode in major shift of power\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHamilton was spotted in Tokyo last week alongside his new girlfriend Kim Kardashian ahead of the Grand Prix weekend.\n\nThe couple were seen strolling through the Japanese capital before being recognised by fans.\n\nThe Ferrari driver is set to begin his race weekend preparations at Suzuka Circuit on Thursday.\n\nPractice sessions are scheduled ahead of the third round of the 2026 championship.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHamilton posed beside an F40 outside Enzo Ferrari's former residence during his inaugural visit to the team's Maranello headquarters at the end of January.\n\nThe British driver has enjoyed an encouraging start to his first season with Ferrari, following a difficult 2025 campaign in which he failed to secure a single podium finish.\n\nHamilton opened his account in Australia with a fourth-place finish before improving to third at the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend.\n\nThe Japanese Grand Prix represents the third race of the 2026 season as Hamilton looks to continue his upward trajectory with the Scuderia.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Lewis Hamilton sends fans into frenzy as F1 driver shows off £4m dream Ferrari at car meet ahead of Japan GP"
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