Categories: F1 News, Reports and Race Results

Hamilton favours Ferrari

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton just added the ultra-rare Ferrari LaGrande to his super car collection.

When asked last weekend in Melbourne about ongoing contract negotiations, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted contact between his driver and Ferrari had recently been initiated. "Yes, Lewis just bought a LaFerrari," grinned a mischievous Wolff.

The exclusive 6.3 litre V12 fiery thoroughbred provides the highest output of any Ferrari with 950 bhp thanks to its mid-rear mounted 161 bhp engine which works in tandem with a 161 bhp KERS unit.

Lewis, who also owns a Zonda 760LH to prowl the streets of Monte-Carlo, will be set back a hefty 1,2 million euros to indulge in his latest acquisition. One wonders if the Mercedes driver may expand his fleet further with a McLaren P1, or would that be too awkward ?

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.