Lewis Hamilton stuns F1 fans with limited edition Ducati paddock entrance in Monaco

Lewis Hamilton delivered a dramatic paddock entrance in Monaco by arriving on a rare silver Ducati, underscoring the weekend's blend of style and speed. The limited-production Panigale V4 S 100, created to celebrate Ducati's 100th anniversary in 2026, is restricted to 100 units worldwide. Its 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine develops 216 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 120.9 Nm of torque at 11,250 rpm. Hamilton's bike bears his race number 44 on the front, complementing Ducati's distinctive silver livery for Monaco. Though Ducati has not publicly priced the model, estimates place its value above £60,000. Hamilton arrives in Monaco following his best finish of the season thus far as a Ferrari driver, a second place in Canada. At 72 points, he sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli on 131, George Russell on 88, and Charles Leclerc on 75. The Monaco Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with Hamilton seeking momentum amid a weekend that has already delivered high-profile appearances.