10 Formula 1 Drivers Who Decided To Own Lemons (And 10 With Sick Rides)

Formula 1 drivers are an interesting group when it comes to their personal journeys. On the one hand, you have serious car collectors like Lewis Hamilton, who owns 15 supercars. And then there are drivers like Lance Stroll who don't own a single car. Some people prefer hybrid cars, while others drive cars that are hardly legal for road use.

In addition, they are some of the highest paid athletes on the planet (if you've ever bought a ticket to a horse race, you'll understand why). So, given that they spend most of their time in the fastest cars ever made, what do they ride in on the weekends? Some of their options will surprise you with bizarre and downright funny photos, like Kimi Raikkonen clearly not thrilled about getting a Fiat 500X from his sponsor, and one F1 driver talking bullshit about his million dollar hypercar. .

As you look through this list, you begin to gain a deeper understanding of each driver's personality, which of them lead a luxurious lifestyle, and which motorsport runs deep in their veins. It's amazing to see how many professional drivers still enjoy driving for fun after they've finished their day.

If you ever imagined that all these highly paid sports stars must have impeccable taste and drive supercars, buckle up and prepare to be amazed as we're about to show which Formula 1 stars have lemons and which drivers have the worst rides. off the race track.

20 Lemon: Lewis Hamilton Pagani Zonda 760 LH

The Pagani Zonda is a dream car for many enthusiasts, so why do we call it a lemon? Well, Lewis Hamilton said his Zonda is terrible to drive. He went on to explain his bold statement, saying that it may be the best-sounding car in his collection, but in terms of handling, it's the worst. And when it comes to how a car should be driven, we think few people know better than the second most successful driver in Formula 1. He was also unimpressed with Zonda's automated manual transmission and demanded that Zonda provide him with a manual transmission. . version. Hamilton stated that he was used to fast-shifting cars and joked that it was faster for him to change gears himself.

19 Sick Ride: Lando Norris' McLaren 720S

Lando Norris is one of the youngest drivers in the 2019 Formula 1 season, but he's worth keeping an eye on because, unlike some drivers, he doesn't take himself too seriously. This is in keeping with the spirit of McLaren, as the company itself tends to be quite unconventional. Lando was cared for by his McLaren team, who gave him one of the coolest cars of the year, the McLaren 720S. The angles at which angles can be attacked in 720S could confuse Pythagoras. The sensation of speed from a 4-liter twin-turbo monster is simply mesmerizing. The 720S is so ballistically fast that Ferrari and Lamborghini will eat McLaren dust for a long time to come.

18 Lemon: Lance Stroll's legs

Lance Stroll is an interesting character with a questionable driving style. The man who has been called the worst driver in Formula 1 drives like he never has full control of his car and has many accidents to prove it. His father (and team boss) Lawrence Stroll has an amazing collection of vintage Ferraris, which may be why his son Lance doesn't even own a car. Lance has previously admitted that he never had a dream car as a child and dislikes driving outside of work, instead preferring to relax and spend time away from vehicles.

17 Sick ride: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio by Antonio Giovinazzi

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After graduating from the Ferrari driving academy, Antonio entered the Alfa Romeo camp with star driver Kimi Raikkonen. As a welcome gift, Alfa Romeo gave him a high-performance version of the Giulia Quadrofolgio. At the heart of this road rocket is a special power plant: a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine from Ferrari with over 500 horsepower. In addition to the insane straightness, the Quadrofoglio has plenty of track-focused features and sensational steering setup. Alfa Romeo only comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission and no manual transmission, but we don't think any owner of such a transmission would mind.

16 Lemon: Valtteri Bottas' Mercedes G-Wagen

Okay, I know what you're thinking: how can anyone in their right mind call a G Wagon a beater? Listen to me, because I have already declared my love for everything related to AMG. But the G Wagon is not without flaws and is a terrible choice for a professional racer. Common problems include severe shaking and shaking while driving. This is a sign that the driveshaft has failed and the only solution is to replace it. We also saw some pretty rusty G-Wagens despite being new, especially around the tailgate and taillights. Other serious problems include the sudden stop of the sunroof and premature failure of the suspension springs.

15 Sick Ride: Robert Kubica's Lamborghini Urus

If you have never heard the story of Robert Kubica, this is an absolutely amazing story of how he overcame a huge setback and put in the work to overcome his challenges and rise to the top of his sport again. In the 2011 race he had a spectacular incident and it took him years to recover. During this time, he never stopped striving to return to professional motorsport, and he made a discovery that changed his driving style, using the minimum action needed to fix the car and using cornering friction to turn in ways he had never done before. considered before. He also drives this cute Lamborghini Urus.

14 Lemon: Alexander Albon Bicycle

Alexander Albon, best known for beaching his car during his first Formula One practice, spends as little time as possible behind the wheel of a car, preferring to ride his bike. It also helps improve his cardiovascular system - during a Formula 1 race, drivers need to keep their heart rate around 1 beats per minute. It is absolutely essential for their performance to maintain the highest possible level of fitness, because during cornering, the load on their neck and head can reach 190 G. They can lose up to three liters of water through sweat. during one session and should be able to make decisions with lightning speed, despite the physical load.

13 Sick Ride: Charles Leclerc's Ferrari 812 Superfast

Charles Leclerc is probably the F1 driver with the most potential. He has shown that he can drive at incredible speeds and is unflappable due to his ability to concentrate. So it's no surprise that his favorite car is the Ferrari 812 Superfast. The Superfast has an engine big enough to have its own zip code, a 6.5-liter V12. But the real beauty of the 812 Superfast is that it's naturally aspirated. No calls, whistles, whistles - just an instant reaction to the gas pedal and a godless howl. Superfast is, of course, superfast. The V12 has a mountain power of 789 horsepower, with enough power to scare any Lamborghini.

12 Lemon: Kevin Magnussen's Renault Clio RS

Kevin Magnussen first drove the plucky little Renault Clio RS when it was just a concept car, but he was so impressed with it that he asked Renault to make it for him as soon as production began, and he still drives it to this day. As an exchange, Renault asked him to take part in the opening of the Monaco Grand Prix. The Clio RS borrowed some design cues from the Renault Formula 1 car, namely the F1-style blade on the front bumper and the rear diffuser. It comes with a dual clutch transmission and a 197 horsepower turbocharged engine. The Clio is fast, light, easy to corner and perfect for Magnussen's ultra-aggressive driving style.

11 Sick Ride: Nico Hulkenberg's Porsche 918 Spyder

Nico Hulkenberg has probably had enough to do with Renaults. In several races he picked up speed to show that he had the potential for a podium finish. But his F1 team has been suffering from mechanical problems for the past two years. However, there is one car that did not let him down - this is his Porsche 918 Spyder. The 918 doesn't have that typical Porsche whine, instead using a hybrid engine and clearing the way for Porsche to release its all-electric Taycan. The explosive acceleration of the hybrid engine, combined with the PDK dual-clutch transmission and perfectly balanced chassis, make the 918 a true racing car. And what's even better for Hulkenberg, they don't break.

10 Lemon: Fiat 500X for Kimi Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen, pictured above with Sebastian Vettel, has been called the least enthusiastic Fiat spokesperson ever. Fiat is Raikkonen's personal sponsor and "gifted" him his own Fiat 500X, which may explain his expressionless poses during the photo shoot. The Fiat 500X looks like a fun car, but it really isn't. Its clutch is so light it feels like it's not even there, and it suffers from sleepy throttle, meaning you have to over-rev it to wake it up, and then you can tell it to go. The Fiat 500 is the perfect car to tinker with, although it probably isn't fun for someone who admits that F1 racing is a hobby.

9 Sick Ride: George Russell's Mercedes C 63 AMG

Junior pilot George Russell clearly loves his Mercedes, whether he drives it or washes it. His favorite car, the C 63 AMG, is a family car with enough muscle to scare a small child. It is powered by a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces just over 500 horsepower. In typical Mercedes fashion, he's as happy to be driven intelligently as his tires are blown. The driving modes are more sophisticated than the previous offering, with a new system called AMG Dynamics. It calculates in real time how much stability control and driver assistance you need based on your input and works to help you, not try to ruin your fun.

8 Lemon: Vespa scooter of Pierre Gasly's girlfriend

Despite all his ups and downs and sky-high earnings, Pierre Gasly is quite frugal when it comes to spending money. He was with his Italian girlfriend Caterina Mazetti Zannini. Although she doesn't seem to be into car racing, she enjoys the motoring style the region is famous for and has recently learned how to ride her own Vespa scooter, which Pierre boldly doubles as a passenger. Vespa offers a range of scooters up to 150cc. cm, which makes them quite fast for a light two-wheeler. Pierre recently admitted that being a passenger on a motorcycle is even scarier than driving the fastest car on the planet.

7 Sick Ride: Daniel Ricciardo's Aston Martin Valkyrie

Daniel Ricciardo clearly loves his Aston Martins. He was one of the first people in the world to drive the latest Vantage model and he was also chosen by a luxury car manufacturer to purchase their futuristic Valkryie hypercar. For the most part, the Valkyrie was co-developed with the Red Bull Formula 1 team. It is powered by a Cosworth-tuned V12 engine paired with an electric motor. The Valkyrie is one of the fastest stock cars money can buy, with a top speed of 250 mph. Power output is about 1,000 HP. with a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, making Ricciardo one of the select people who can probably handle this crazy ride.

6 Lemon: Sebastian Vettel's Suzuki T500

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As you might expect, Ferrari star driver Sebastian Vettel has an incredible collection of the finest Italian supercars. However, few fans expected his favorite everyday rider to be a 1969 Suzuki T500 motorcycle. Vettel remembers his bike as the first form of transportation that gave him some independence, and like many who have been bitten by a two-wheeled beetle, he is just as happy to get around on two wheels as he is on four. Vettel does have a good collection of motorcycles, consisting of classics, sports bikes, nakeds and tourers. He has previously said that he prefers historical vehicles, and this fascination stems from his first bike, the Cagiva Mito, which he claims he changed everything about the bike in an attempt to make it go faster.

5 Sick Ride: Carlos Sainz's McLaren 600LT

McLaren obviously expects great things in the future from Carlos Sainz. After all, his family is practically the royal family of motorsport. Unlike his World Rally Championship-winning father, Carlos Jr. doesn't have a large car collection, preferring instead to travel in a "perfectly fitting" McLaren 600LT. Despite the various challenges that McLarens typically face, one aspect they excel at is steering precision and control. The feedback is lightning fast, giving the rider plenty of room to make mid-corner adjustments. The 600LT isn't the fastest supercar, but it's fast enough, hitting 0 km/h in 60 seconds. It develops its speed in typical supercar fashion, covering the standing quarter mile in 2.9 seconds.

4 Lemon: BMW R80 Romena Groszana

It's no surprise that after a tire failure due to a broken wing, Grosjean prefers to spend time on a two-wheeler as far away from cars as possible. The BMW R80 is a classic motorcycle that is comfortable to ride, and its 50 horsepower is sporty enough to have fun. In the mid-70s, BMW realized that they could never beat any bike from Japan in the horsepower race, instead focusing on building a gentleman's cruiser. Today, the R80 enjoys renewed success because parts are easily interchangeable with later models. They can be easily customized to look like cafe racers or bobbers and are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of the most frustrated F1 driver.

3 Sick ride: Sergio Perez's Ferrari 488 GTB

When you look at Sergio Perez, it's clear that you're watching one of the best minds in the business. He is an incredibly thoughtful and precise driver, and his car is perfect for him - the Ferrari 488 GTB. The 488 was an experiment for Ferrari as the world fell in love with their naturally aspirated V8 engines and the great sound they made. How will the public react to a mid-engined, twin-turbo Ferrari after so many years? There really was no need to worry because Ferrari had driven him out of the park with a car that had already become iconic. The 488 has up to 325kg of downforce generated by speed and a lightning-fast powertrain, enough to keep Sergio Pérez away from racing.

2 Lemon: Daniil Kvyat's Nissan 370Z

Whether he is working out traffic tickets or conflicting with other racers, Daniil Kvyat rarely remains in the spotlight these days. One car that is guaranteed to keep him out of trouble is his Nissan 370Z. A lot of people love the 370Z, but even though I'm a huge Nissan fan, I'm not one of them. This is partly due to the fact that there are no good-sounding 370Zs anywhere in the world. Whatever you do with the exhaust, they all sound like someone is playing a harmonica inside a tin can. The power is rated at 323 horses, which isn't bad, but the whole time you're driving it, a voice in the back of your head reminds you that you should have bought an Audi.

1 Sick Ride: Max Verstappen's Porsche GT3 RS

Verstappen won his first Grand Prix at Barcelona in 2016, attracting the attention of Red Bull Racing, who signed him and gave him a lucrative contract. To celebrate, Max bought a brand new Porsche GT3 RS. However, for some reason, he was stung by a markup - possibly due to additional import duties - he had to pay $400,000, well above the $176,895 suggested retail price in the US. He drove a Renault Clio RS prior to purchasing his GT3 and due to the cost of the purchase, he needed to get his father's permission. His father, Jos, is a former Formula One driver and works as Max's financial advisor.

Sources: MSN, Racefans and Petrolicious.