F1’s seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton turns heads in Montreal with a high-performance Ducati, raising eyebrows and RPMs just ahead of race day.
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If anyone ever doubted Lewis Hamilton’s passion for motorcycles, his latest entrance at the Canadian Grand Prix should settle the debate. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion pulled up to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock aboard none other than a 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S, a machine every bit as exotic as the race cars on the grid.
This isn’t Hamilton’s first public display of affection for two-wheelers. From his famous ride on Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha YZR-M1 to his limited-edition MV Agusta F4 LH44 collaboration, Lewis has long balanced his four-wheeled career with a keen interest in motorcycles. His ride in Montreal, however, came as a bit of a surprise, not just for the Ducati choice, but because the bike bore “Ducati Montreal” dealer stickers, hinting it could be part of a local promo rather than his personal collection.
The Ducati Panigale V4 S is no casual ride. Powered by a ferocious 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, it pumps out around 215 horsepower and 120.9 Nm of torque. Dry, the bike weighs only 187 kg, allowing a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 3.1 seconds, performance numbers that would make even F1 cars take notice.
Equipped with Öhlins semi-active suspension, an Akrapovič exhaust system, and Ducati’s full suite of electronics, including Wheelie Control, Slide Control, and Engine Brake Control, the V4 S represents the pinnacle of sportbike engineering. Hamilton’s bike also sported dealer-fitted modifications, suggesting it could have been borrowed or provided for promo use, but the style and presence were undeniably on-brand for the ever-flamboyant Brit.
It’s worth noting that Hamilton’s F1 team, Ferrari, has no official ties with Ducati. In fact, Ducati is part of the Volkswagen Group via Audi, which will enter F1 in 2026 as a works team. That makes Hamilton’s Ducati choice an eyebrow-raiser, especially considering he arrived at Monaco last month aboard a bespoke MV Agusta, a company formerly linked with Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari’s direct F1 rival. Nevertheless, Hamilton’s Panigale moment could simply be a case of passion trumping politics.
Hamilton’s flashy entrance preceded a solid showing in FP3, where he placed fourth after a tough Friday. His teammate Charles Leclerc, still recovering from an earlier crash, bounced back with a P2 finish, just behind McLaren’s Lando Norris.
But all eyes, for a moment, were off the track and squarely on Lewis and his stunning red Ducati, a fitting prelude to a weekend of high-speed spectacle. Whether it’s a nod to Italian performance or just another addition to his enviable collection, one thing’s clear: Lewis Hamilton’s heart beats for speed, no matter how many wheels are involved.
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