Formula One Racing Champion Lewis Hamilton snaps up Manhattan penthouse for a cool $40.7 Million
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Formula One racing champion Lewis Hamilton forked out a cool $40 million for a stunning penthouse apartment in Manhattan.
The British native, 34, purchased the four bed penthouse in a
The penthouse is located at 70 Vestry
The property has four bedrooms and spans 6,457 square feet in addition to more than 3,000 square feet of outdoor space.
The home also has unobstructed views of the Hudson River.
Complete with a large courtyard, the development also has an 82-foot-long swimming pool, a squash court, a library and a lounge where its well-to-do residents can host dinners and cocktail parties.
The Wall Street Journal reported that one block east is Hamilton’s other apartment located at 443 Greenwich Street.
He won his fifth Formula One Title last year and became only the third driver in history to win so many times.
Hamilton officially resides in Monaco, owning an apartment in a block in which several Formula 1 drivers also live.
But the five-time world champion is an avid
He is the most marketable driver in the sport, boasting endorsement deals with Mercedes-Benz, Tommy Hilfiger, Monster Energy, Puma, IWC, Sony, Bombardier, Bell Helmets, MV Agusta Motorcycles.
A deal with Tommy Hilfiger signed in 2018 makes Hamilton a brand ambassador with plans for him to promote the Hilfiger Collection, Tommy Hilfiger Tailored line and its range of menswear, underwear and swimwear.
He is currently ranked 47th on Forbes Rich 2018 rich list with an estimated fortune of $51 million.
