And what else did Mercedes give Lewis for Christmas?

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Lewis Hamilton was at Mercedes' test center recently to check out the evolution of the manufacturer's upcoming 1,000-horsepower limited-production hypercar.

Deliveries for the hybrid beast won't start until 2021, but Hamilton got an exclusive look at the ONE's latest specification, which includes a 1.6-liter V6 F1 engine!

Draped in a stylish camouflage livery, the outrageous machine certainly got Ham's attention.

"It’s like a bullet. It’s incredible – the speed it picks up," commented the six-time world champion. "The sound is pretty much exactly the same as it is in a racecar."

It's unsure if Lewis will one day become a ONE proud owner, but his former Mercedes nemesis Nico Rosberg has already put in a down-payment for his own ONE.

Indulge yourself Lewis!

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.