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Ham gets a new set of mean wheels

Lewis Hamilton and legendary motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta have joined forces for a second time to produce a stunning piece of machinery.

The result this time is the new MV Agusta F4 LH44, a mean machine producing 212 horsepower and perfectly matched with Ham's high-speed and flashy attitude.

Designed as a combined effort between the British driver and MV Agusta's Castiglioni Research Center, the bike features a unique candy apple red fairing - Hamilton's signature color - and pear white chassis.

"I am particularly excited to introduce my new bike, the F4 LH44, commented Ham.

"It looks quite stunning and I had the pleasure of riding it on track a few weeks ago in Italy, it feels great and combines the best of both worlds, a race bike for the road!

"There will be 44 bikes produced so I hope the lucky owners will love it as much as I do."

We're sure they will...

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.