Formula One Racing Champion Lewis Hamilton snaps up Manhattan penthouse for a cool $40.7 Million just a block away from a luxury apartment he bought in 2017
- Racing legend Lewis Hamilton forked out a cool $40 million for a stunning penthouse apartment in the celebrity studded area of Tribeca
- He already owns another luxury apartment a block away on Greenwich Street
- The new development boasts an 82-foot-long pool, a squash court, library and a lounge where residents can entertain their guests
- Hamilton is currently ranked 47th on Forbes 2018 Rich List with an estimated fortune of $51 million
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 celebrity studded condo project in Tribeca , just a block away from another penthouse he bought in 2017.
The penthouse is located at 70 Vestry Street , a limestone building designed by Robert A.M. Stern architects, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Racing legend Lewis Hamilton (left) forked out a cool $40 million for a stunning penthouse apartment at a development at 70 Vestry Street (right)
Hamilton bought a luxury apartment at 443 Greenwich Street (pictured) in November 2017
The property has four bedroom 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.
The loft-style apartment is located in a former book bindery, an indoor swimming pool and a wine cellar.
Other celebrities who have owned properties at the address include actors Jennifer Lawrence and Mike Myers.
Hamilton bought the unit in March 2017 through the same holding company as his latest purchase.
Race winner Lewis Hamilton (pictured) celebrates with fans after is fifth Formula One Grand Prix win in Germany last year
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 traveller, often hopping across continents when he’s not racing.
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.
Hamilton is rumored to be dating US rapper Niki Minaj (left) with the duo spotted at various events in recent months
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.
Last year he stoked rumors of a romance with Niki Minaj – when the two appeared on each other’s Instagram accounts.
They were spotted riding through a desert on a single four-wheeler in Dubai.
In September, Nicki was spotted once again cozying up to Lewis at the show for his new Tommy Hilfiger collaboration.
Lewis has been previously romantically linked — whether confirmed or not — to the likes of Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora, Sofia Richie, Winnie Harlow, Rihanna and Kendall Jenner.