Hamilton arrives at Monaco paddock on ultra-rare £60,000 Ducati Panigale V4 S 100

Lewis Hamilton rode a limited-edition silver Ducati Panigale V4 S 100 into the Monaco Grand Prix paddock on media day in Monte Carlo, drawing immediate attention from fans and onlookers. The motorcycle is one of just 100 units produced worldwide, created to celebrate Ducati’s 100th anniversary in 2026, and is estimated to be worth over £60,000.

Hamilton’s example is finished in a sleek silver livery — a departure from Ducati’s signature red — serving as a tribute to the 750 Imola Desmo. His race number, 44, is displayed on the front of the bike.

Beneath the bodywork, the Panigale V4 S 100 carries track-focused specifications drawn from Ducati’s MotoGP and World Superbike programmes. It is powered by a 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine producing 216 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 120.9 Nm of torque at 11,250 rpm.

Reaction on social media was enthusiastic. “Number 44 on a Ducati wearing full Ferrari red while arriving to Monaco feels like someone’s fever dream, and I’m here for it,” one Reddit user wrote. Another added: “Say what you want about him, this mf has aura.” A third summed up the broader sentiment: “I don’t even give a s**t about motorcycles, and I’m always hyped to see his motorcycle paddock arrivals.”

Hamilton arrives in the principality in strong form, having taken second place in Canada — his best result since joining Ferrari. He currently sits fourth in the drivers’ championship with 72 points, behind leader Kimi Antonelli on 131, George Russell on 88, and teammate Charles Leclerc on 75.

The Monaco Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, 7 June.