What cars do the best Formula 1 racers choose for everyday life?

Formula 1 drivers don't roam the streets in sports cars, but regular cars aren't for them either.

Daniil Kvyat — Infiniti Q50S and Volkswagen Golf R

In 2019, the Russian driver returned to Formula 1 after a two-year break. He competes for the Toro Rosso team. Kvyat has an Infiniti Q50S and a Volkswagen Golf R in his garage. A Porsche 911 sports car remains his dream.

Daniel's first personal car was a Volkswagen Up. The racer considers this car a good solution for novice drivers.

Daniel Ricciardo - Aston Martin Valkyrie

Team member Red Bull Racing Daniel Ricciardo does not intend to change his tastes. He has already pre-ordered an upcoming hypercar called the Aston Martin Valkyrie. The car cost him about $2,6 million (158,7 million rubles).

Lewis Hamilton - Pagani Zonda 760LH

Lewis Hamilton is a British driver from the Mercedes team. He drives an almost nominal car - Pagani Zonda 760LH. The last two letters in the title are the initials of the driver. The model was created especially for him.

Lewis himself calls the car a "Batmobile". Lewis often visits her in France on the Cote d'Azur and in Monaco.

Under the hood hides 760 liters. With. and a manual transmission, which allows you to accelerate the car to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds.

Another pride of the motorist is the 427 American model 1966 Cobra. He also has a GT500 Eleanor in his fleet.

Fernando Alonso - Maserati GranCabrio

When joining the Ferrari team, the driver received a Maserati GranCabrio as a bonus. At first glance, this may seem strange: Maserati and the Ferrari team. But in fact, both Ferrari and Maserati belong to the same concern - FIAT.

Fernando's car has a beige and burgundy interior and a black body.

When Alonso played for the Renault team, he drove a Megane hatchback.

David Coulthard - Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing

David collects rare models from the German brand. He owns a 280 Mercedes 1971 SL (which is the driver's year of birth) and a Mercedes-AMG Project One Hycarcar. However, the classic Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing remains ideal for the motorist.

Coulthard also pre-ordered the Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar.

Jenson Button - Rolls-Royce Ghost

Button is the owner of a large collection of unique cars: McLaren P1, Mercedes C63 AMG, Bugatti Veyron, Honda NSX Type R, 1956 Volkswagen Campervan, Honda S600, 1973 Porsche 911, Ferrari 355 and Ferrari Enzo.

The rider also has a pretentious Rolls-Royce Ghost model. With it, he stands out against the background of the "boring" supercars of his colleagues.

Nico Rosberg - Mercedes C63 and Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet

Niko is also a fan of Mercedes cars. His garage includes a Mercedes SLS AMG, a Mercedes G 63 AMG, a Mercedes GLE and a Mercedes 280 SL, as well as a Mercedes C63 and a Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet.

Perhaps his fandom was due to an advertising contract with a German brand. In 2016, the driver retired from Formula 1 after winning, but says he continues to follow the competition on TV.

Now Rosberg dreams of a Ferrari 250 GT California Spider SWB.

Kimi Raikkonen — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

In 2008, Kimi purchased a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray collectible model for 200 euros (13,5 million rubles) at a charity auction in Monaco, which was held in support of the AIDS Society.

Previously, this car belonged to Sharon Stone. At the time of purchase, the car had a mileage of only 4 miles (about 6 km) and engine and body serial numbers that spoke of its authenticity.

Sometimes Formula 1 drivers don't have to choose the brands of cars they drive out of competition. Contracts with concerns have their consequences. But at the same time, riders prefer unusual cars. Many of them start collecting unique models, such as the 280 Mercedes 1971 SL and the 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.