The Daikoku Parking Area is considered an essential destination for automotive enthusiasts visiting Japan

Lewis Hamilton stunned car enthusiasts in Yokohama by turning up to the legendary Daikoku Parking Area behind the wheel of a £4million Ferrari F40.

The seven-time world champion made a surprise appearance at the renowned Japanese car meet ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Onlookers were left in disbelief as the iconic red supercar pulled into a space alongside a Subaru Impreza and a modified Honda NSX.

The crowd’s reaction intensified when Hamilton emerged from the driver’s seat, revealing himself as the mystery motorist.

Lewis Hamilton stunned car enthusiasts in Yokohama

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The Daikoku Parking Area is considered an essential destination for automotive enthusiasts visiting Japan.

The Ferrari F40 holds a special place in Hamilton’s heart, with the British driver having long described it as his ultimate automotive dream despite never previously owning one.

He has referred to the legendary supercar as “a piece of art” on multiple occasions.

The appearance comes after Hamilton revealed last year that he had parted ways with his entire vehicle collection to pursue his newfound passion for art.

Lewis Hamilton turned up to the legendary Daikoku Parking Area behind the wheel of a £4million Ferrari F40

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His former fleet comprised 15 limited-edition machines from Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren, valued at approximately £13million, and housed in private garages across Monaco and Los Angeles.

When asked about Ferrari’s new F80 supercar, Hamilton responded: “I don’t have any cars anymore.

“I got rid of all my cars. I’m more into art nowadays.”

However, he added: “If I was going to get a car, it would be the F40. But that’s a nice piece of art.”

Onlookers were left in disbelief as the iconic red supercar pulled into a space alongside a Subaru Impreza and a modified Honda NSX

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Hamilton was spotted in Tokyo last week alongside his new girlfriend Kim Kardashian ahead of the Grand Prix weekend.

The couple were seen strolling through the Japanese capital before being recognised by fans.

The Ferrari driver is set to begin his race weekend preparations at Suzuka Circuit on Thursday.

Practice sessions are scheduled ahead of the third round of the 2026 championship.

Lewis Hamilton made a surprise appearance at the renowned Japanese car meet ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix at Suzuka

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Hamilton posed beside an F40 outside Enzo Ferrari’s former residence during his inaugural visit to the team’s Maranello headquarters at the end of January.

The British driver has enjoyed an encouraging start to his first season with Ferrari, following a difficult 2025 campaign in which he failed to secure a single podium finish.

Hamilton opened his account in Australia with a fourth-place finish before improving to third at the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend.

The Japanese Grand Prix represents the third race of the 2026 season as Hamilton looks to continue his upward trajectory with the Scuderia.