F1 Lewis Hamilton Net Worth Lifestyle Bio Income House Cars and More
F1 Lewis Hamilton Net Worth Lifestyle Bio Income House Cars and More
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00:00 Hey, welcome to Rich Rabbit.
00:04 Today we'll be discussing the network and lifestyle of none other than the untouchable
00:09 Lewis Hamilton.
00:11 Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the most popular Formula One stars.
00:16 With multiple records under his belt and a total of six world championships, he has certainly
00:22 etched his name among the all-time greats of the sport.
00:26 Hamilton recently equalled the record of Michael Schumacher's 91 Grand Prix wins.
00:33 He made his debut in 2007 with McLaren and was impressive from day one.
00:39 In 2008, he won his first world championship, thus declaring his talent to the whole world.
00:47 In 2013, he moved to Mercedes, a midfield team at that time, but the team's fortunes
00:53 were quickly overturned come the 2014 season.
00:58 From 2014 to 2019, Lewis Hamilton dominated extensively, only losing the 2016 season championship
01:07 to his teammate at the time, Nico Rosberg.
01:10 Naturally, a talent like Hamilton does not come cheap.
01:14 In 2018, he signed a two-year contract extension with the team, giving him a base salary of
01:21 $30 million.
01:23 With bonuses, pushing it over $50 million per annum for 2019 and 20.
01:31 Forbes estimated him at $54 million as of May 2020, which consists of $12 million from
01:39 endorsements alone.
01:42 His career earnings make his net worth close to $285 million.
01:49 Such is the consistency of Lewis Hamilton that despite contesting in Formula One for
01:55 a total of 13 seasons till now, he's yet to go a season without a race victory.
02:02 And I've yet to go a week without messing up while parallel parking.
02:08 But hey, what do you expect?
02:09 I'm not Lewis Hamilton.
02:11 Being fast and consistent has helped him get where he is right now.
02:16 He has multiple sponsorship deals from Bose, L'Oreal, Mercedes-Benz, Monster Energy, Police,
02:24 Puma, Sony, Tommy Hilfiger, and so many others.
02:28 He is also the face and official ambassador of the popular racing game, Gran Turismo Sport.
02:35 He's not only widely regarded as the most marketable driver in the sport, but also considered
02:41 a fashion icon as well.
02:44 Last but not the least, he also dabbles in a little bit of music, as he has collaborated
02:49 in the past with Christina Aguilera.
02:51 In total, his earnings for this year alone are a whopping $54 million.
02:58 Now this puts him ahead of rapper Jay-Z, pop artist Billie Eilish, celebrity Kim Kardashian,
03:05 basketball star James Harden, and boxer Deontay Wilder.
03:10 With a bankroll as much as his, it comes as no surprise that Hamilton is up there with
03:16 the biggest names in the world today.
03:18 Fast cars, private jets, and glamour all around.
03:22 One would expect nothing less from Hamilton's lifestyle, but he's moved on from those things.
03:28 Having sold his private jet, Hamilton actively advocates against global warming and climate
03:34 change.
03:35 Here are some of the most well-known Lewis Hamilton cars.
03:40 Don't forget to fasten your seatbelt!
03:42 The McLaren P1 is a hybrid sports car that rolled out onto the streets in 2013.
03:50 Around 375 cars were sold until 2015, with one of them going to Lewis Hamilton to add
03:56 to his car collection.
03:58 His car comes in a royal blue color and costs around $1.15 million.
04:05 The car itself is said to use Formula One technology and even has a KERS system that
04:11 was used in F1.
04:13 Well that's kinetic energy recovery system for you engineering enthusiasts out there.
04:19 The McLaren P1 is one of the fastest Lewis Hamilton cars in the garage.
04:26 The Shelby Cobra 427 is said to be a rare car and the most expensive Ford which was
04:33 first manufactured in 1965.
04:36 When he bought this classic beast, it was worth around $1.6 million.
04:42 The Cobra possesses a 7-liter engine for enhanced power and acceleration.
04:49 It was initially bred for racing, but production took too long and Ford missed the season.
04:56 It turned out to be a financial failure, forcing Carroll Shelby to discontinue the car.
05:02 The Cobra is one of the more classy Lewis Hamilton cars in his multi-million dollar
05:08 garage.
05:10 No supercar enthusiast will ever dream about not having at least one Ferrari in their garage.
05:17 Lewis Hamilton is no exception either and he went and bought the Ferrari LaFerrari for
05:23 $1.35 million.
05:26 The hybrid supercar is one of 499 units sold and Hamilton was among the few who could afford
05:34 one.
05:35 In terms of the specs, the LaFerrari has a 6,262cc V12 naturally aspirated engine that
05:44 offers 789 HP and a peak torque of 677 Nm.
05:51 The Maybach 6 was unveiled in 2016 and Hamilton managed to get his hands on the cabriolet
05:58 version.
05:59 This futuristic car features an all-electric powertrain with a claimed range of over 200
06:06 miles.
06:07 Hamilton bought this stunning piece of work for $300,000.
06:12 The concept car has a quoted electric output of 738 HP with a claimed limited top speed
06:19 of 155 mph and goes from 0 to 62 mph in less than 4 seconds.
06:28 This is one of the more futuristic Lewis Hamilton cars that is owned by the 5-time world champion.
06:35 The Mercedes AMG Project One is the latest hybrid hypercar from the German manufacturer.
06:43 According to Top Gear, Lewis Hamilton wanted to create a special edition of this monster
06:49 of a car.
06:51 Hamilton is the son to Carmen and Anthony Hamilton.
06:54 He went on to live with his mother when his parents divorced.
06:58 In his early teenage years, he went on to live with his father and stepbrother Nicholas.
07:04 His fascination with cars began at an early age.
07:09 Lewis got fascinated with it and performed extraordinarily in the local competitions.
07:14 And that's when his father saw the budding talent in his son and gifted him a go-kart
07:20 as a Christmas present.
07:22 Hamilton has pledged his support to UNICEF, Education Africa, Save the Children and a
07:28 few others.
07:29 He is also a vegan by choice and doesn't shy away from proclaiming the need for veganism
07:36 to save animals and our planet from global warming.
07:40 He was named by PETA the 2018 Personality of the Year for his efforts to save animals.
07:47 In January 2020, Hamilton pledged $500,000 as aid for animals affected by bushfires in
07:55 Australia.
07:56 He also has a charity of his own.
07:59 With a net worth of $285 million, it is no wonder that he owns some expensive houses.
08:07 So let us look at some of the stunning properties that he owns.
08:12 First and foremost in Kensington, West London, Hamilton owns a luxurious residence.
08:18 It features a huge kitchen and special dining area for arranging parties and entertaining
08:24 guests.
08:25 The Lewis Hamilton house is a four-story mansion and also has a stunning washroom, six luxurious
08:32 bedrooms and a 200-feet lush green garden that contains an amazing summer house.
08:40 In addition to that, it also has four reception areas for casual gatherings.
08:45 It is believed that the mansion's previous owners include Burberry chief designer Christopher
08:50 Bailey and financier Ben Goldsmith.
08:53 The property was built by Samuel Jones in 1860 and is estimated to be worth $20 million.
09:01 Hamilton also owns an exotic Geneva apartment located on top of a six-story building in
09:08 Lewins Village, Nyon.
09:10 A number of other famed racing drivers are also believed to have an apartment, including
09:15 Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa.
09:21 The beautiful house comprises of three spacious bedrooms with an amazing view of Geneva Lake.
09:27 This is a place where he can get in touch with all the peace and tranquility in the
09:31 world.
09:33 The apartment has all the basic things like kitchen, washroom and a cozy living area which
09:39 can accommodate enough number of people for a small gathering.
09:43 The great thing about this apartment is that it features a small gym, which has adequate
09:49 equipment and facilities to carry on with perfect fitness training.
09:54 The apartment is located in a partial locality of Geneva and has an absolutely splendid ambience.
10:03 The champion Hamilton is often seen spending some quality time here and why not?
10:09 It is more than beautiful to behold.
10:12 When it comes to one of the grandest stages of Formula One racing, one cannot fail to
10:17 remember Monaco.
10:19 And almost every player has a lavish house there to spend some quality time off the tracks.
10:26 A number of F1 drivers, current and former, live in Monaco.
10:31 It is fairly obvious that there should be a Lewis Hamilton house located in the principality.
10:37 It is believed that the British champ spends his days at the gym and the sauna during his
10:42 time in one of the world's smallest countries and best of all tax-free countries.
10:48 One cannot let go of this fact truly.
10:51 His supreme apartment is located in the exclusive Fontvilliers district, which has a population
10:58 of just over 3,000 people.
11:01 Hamilton's apartment comes with four bathrooms, a steam room and a 300-square-foot sun terrace.
11:08 It is believed that Hamilton spent roughly $15 million to get hold of this amazing property.
11:15 It came out in the news that Hamilton went for a more modest apartment as some of the
11:21 property on the top of the same building is being sold for double the price.
11:26 We can really sense why Hamilton went for this deal.
11:30 He is untouchable on the grip and that's what makes him the best-paid driver in the history
11:36 of Formula One and he may continue to hold the spot for the foreseeable future.
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