Lewis Hamilton crashes €2m Pagani Zonda in Monaco
Lewis Hamilton’s rare Pagani Zonda, valued at €2 million, was damaged in a low-speed collision with a parked car in Monaco just days before the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton crashed his €2 million Pagani Zonda in Monaco in the early hours of Tuesday, 10 November 2015, only days before he was due to travel to the Brazilian Grand Prix. The incident occurred just before 3.30am local time, according to reports from Germany’s Bild newspaper.
Hamilton, then a three-time Formula One world champion, struck a stationary vehicle while driving his distinctive purple Zonda. No injuries were reported, and the Mercedes driver contacted police immediately after the incident. The Mercedes team confirmed Hamilton’s involvement, stating he had reported the matter to local authorities himself.
Pagani Zonda 760 LH: rare and powerful
Hamilton’s Zonda is a bespoke 760 LH model, built by Pagani to his personal specification. The car is powered by a 7.3-litre AMG V12, producing 760hp and capable of reaching 350km/h. Only a handful of Zonda 760s were made, with Hamilton’s example finished in a distinctive shade of purple and fitted with a manual gearbox, reflecting his preference for analogue driving.
No impact on Brazilian Grand Prix attendance
Hamilton’s late arrival for the Brazilian Grand Prix prompted questions, but he clarified that illness was not the only reason for his travel delay. The crash did not prevent him from competing that weekend. The incident attracted attention due to the rarity and value of the Zonda, as well as Hamilton’s high profile in motorsport.
For more on Hamilton’s off-track activities and speculation about his future, see Hamilton’s Maranello visit sparks speculation over Ferrari links.
