This Sexy Red Ducati Superbike Just Rocked The F1 Paddock

We’ve all seen F1 drivers roll up in some uber-hot supercars. But seeing these athletes ride superbikes is as rare as seeing Ducati off the MotoGP podium. However, it can happen, and it has just happened at the ongoing Canadian Grand Prix weekend. A Team Red driver recently rolled up on a red hot superbike to shake up the F1 paddock.

Lewis Hamilton Rides A Tricked-Out Ducati Panigale V4 S During The Canadian Grand Prix

If there’s one F1 driver obsessed with two-wheelers, it is Lewis Hamilton. He famously rode Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha YZR-M1 a few years ago, and he has even tied-up with MV Agusta for a few bespoke creations. In case you’re wondering, MV and AMG used to partner up at the time for special creations, too. At the Canadian round, though, Hamilton rolled up on an another Italian machine: a souped-up 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S.

Ferrari has no ties with Ducati at the moment, so we’re not sure why Lewis picked a Panigale as his steed. Plus, look closely, and you’ll see some ‘Ducati Montreal’ dealer stickers on the motorcycle. That means this could be a promotional move rather than an actual love for Ducatis by Lewis.

Lewis’ Ducati Panigale Has Some High-End Official Accessories

The Panigale you see here isn’t some one-off creation. It’s just loaded with Ducati accessories sold officially by the brand. An Akrapovic four-into-two exhaust is prevalent (and it sounds thunderous), while carbon fiber winglets and brake ducts are present, too. A special mention also goes to the stunning wheels, which flex a silver-ish finish instead of the usual black.

To tell you about the bike, the Panigale V4 S is priced at $33,895. In stock form, it produces 213 horsepower (209 in the US) and 89.5 pound-feet via a six-speed transmission. Add the Akrapovic exhaust you see here, and there are solid gains to take this figure close to 220 horsepower. The raspy exhaust note is a bonus touch. Ohlins suspension, top-shelf electronics, and special wheels are other things you need to know. You can find some key specifications below.

2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S Specifications