Sports Stars and Their Super Fast Cars

Today's sports stars get paid handsome figures to be at the top of their game, whether they're Premier League footballers or Formula 1 drivers. So it shouldn't come as a surprise to learn that they have expensive tastes, especially when it comes to cars. But what vehicles are the top sports stars driving? Read on and find out which speedsters today's best athletes drive. 

Max Verstappen, Formula 1

Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen knows his way around a stick. After all, he drives for Red Bull and competes against some of the best drivers on the planet. When he's not racing on the track, Max likes to enjoy driving a Ferrari Monza SP2, Renault R.S.01, Aston Martin Vantage, Aston Martin DB11 and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Quite the collection, if we do say so ourselves.

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Lebron James, NBA

One of the best to ever do it, Lebron James is arguably the most famous sports star on the planet. He's won four NBA championships and set all sorts of records on the way to greatness. When it comes to his car collection, the Space JamA New Legacy star can be seen behind the wheel of a Louie La Vie Lamborghini Aventador, Porsche 911, Maybach 57S, and Rolls Royce Phantom to name a few. 

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Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1

One of the greatest drivers of all time, Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time F1 winner and has racked up more than 288 races. When he's not burning rubber on the track, Lewis is jet-setting all over the world and driving a range of cars, including a McLaren P1, Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, MV Agusta Lewis Hamilton Edition 800RR (named after him, no less) and a Mercedes Benz EQC. 

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Marcus Rashford, Football

Marcus Rashford isn't just a star footballer; he's also quite the humanitarian, not to mention an author. He's also got a taste for luxury cars, with a collection worth upwards of £300,000. It includes an Audi RS4 Avant, a Range Rover Velar, a Mercedes S Class Coupe and two Mercedes AMG models. The Manchester United and England striker is known for his charitable donations off the pitch, with a particular focus on helping young people experiencing homelessness. But on the road, he makes a statement with his impressive collection of high-performance vehicles.

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Lionel Messi, Football 

Lionel Messi's car collection is legendary, filled with expensive and luxurious vehicles that match his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time. With over 10 cars worth more than £3 million, Messi has a taste for high-end brands like Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini. Some of his notable cars include a Pagani Zonda Tricolore worth over £1 million, a Ferrari F430 Spider that can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, and a Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale that can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 4 seconds. And now that Messi led Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, his collection might even grow bigger!

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Conor McGregor, UFC

The famous UFC athlete isn't shy about showing off his wealth, whether it's fancy watches, expensive suits or impressive cars. Indeed, Conor's car collection will leave you picking your jaw up from the floor: he owns a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, BMW i8, McLaren 650S and Rolls-Royce Ghost. The complete car collection is worth a whopping £2.5 million. Impressive. 

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Floyd Mayweather, Boxing

Floyd Mayweather's love for cars is no secret, with a collection that includes a Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maybach, McLaren and more. Mayweather's Ferraris alone are worth mentioning, including the Ferrari Enzo that he sold for £3.2 million in 2020, and a recent Ferrari Cullinan that he gave away as part of a contest with Bet Online. Mayweather also has five Rolls-Royce's, with his most recent addition being a black SUV with a unique key lime green interior. The legendary boxer also owns a Mercedes McLaren, which has a top speed of 206 MPH and goes from 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds.

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Tyson Fury, Boxing

Tyson Fury has had quite the boxing career and is a true underdog story. The champ was all but written off a few years ago and has since bounced back to become one of the most feared names in boxing. He also knows a thing or two about cars and currently owns a Ferrari GTC4Lusso, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Classic Mini Cooper and a Ferrari Portofino. 

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Anthony Joshua, Boxing

Anthony Joshua, the world-famous boxer, has an impressive car collection that includes a custom-made Range Rover SV Autobiography, a Jaguar XJR, an Audi A3 S-Line and a Range Rover Dynamic. He's also been spotted driving a Vauxhall Astra, which he bought after passing his driving test. With over a dozen sponsors, Joshua is a business juggernaut with a social media following of 17 million and has a car collection to show for it. 

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Novak Djokovic, Tennis

World-renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic has an impressive car collection that includes a Tesla Model X, an Aston Martin DB9, a Bentley GT Coupe, a Peugeot E208 Sport and a Bentley Continental GT. Djokovic has won numerous Grand Slam titles and is known for his heated rivalries with tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. With a net worth of reportedly £120 million, Djokovic has also dipped his toe into the elite luxury vehicle market and his collection certainly doesn't disappoint.

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Rory McIlroy, Golf

Rory McIlroy isn't just a successful golfer; he's also a car enthusiast with an impressive collection of luxury vehicles. McIlroy has been seen driving a Range Rover Sport, a Lamborghini Aventador, two Ferraris, a BMW i8, a Bugatti Veyron Sports Edition and a rumoured Audi RS6. Following his win at the 2014 Open Championship, the golfer extraordinaire treated himself to the Overfinch Range Rover Sport. He's also been seen in a custom matt white painted Lamborghini Aventador that may have belonged to his former fiancée, Caroline Wozniacki. McIlroy's Ferrari F12 used to belong to his old friend Ian Poulter.

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Ian Poulter, Golf

Ian Poulter is a professional golfer who has been playing the sport since he was a teenager and has had an impressive career, winning many tournaments and awards. But his greatest achievement may be his car collection. That's because he drives a Ferrari Enzo, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 911 GT2 and a Mercedes AMG GTS. There's no swing and miss with this guy. 

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Adam Peaty, Swimming

Adam Peaty is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, but what about his lifestyle outside of the pool? Peaty's car collection includes a Renault Clio, a Mercedes-AMG A45, a Volkswagen Golf, and a Jeep Wrangler. Peaty likes to modify his vehicles, and his AMG A45 had a 4-inch downpipe, coilovers, new wheels, new intakes and a custom map. The Jeep Wrangler is Peaty's daily driver and is a head-turner with its lift kit, carbon fibre fenders, new grille, new bumpers all around and massive 36-inch tyres. The swimmer is also an ambassador for CUPRA and attempted to break his 56-second barrier in a CUPRA Formentor.

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Commonwealth Games Athletes

The Commonwealth Games have started in Birmingham, and Ford is an official partner with athletes working as brand ambassadors for the #PlayYourPart campaign. Among the ambassadors are Hannah Miley, Aled Davis, Katie Kirk, Kristian Thomas and Eilish McColgan. Meanwhile, a quick internet search (like the one you've done here) reveals the cars of the athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games, including the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche 911, Tesla Model S and Audi R8. 


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Six Nations, Rugby

The Six Nations Championship is an annual international rugby union competition between the teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. And because Six Nations is so popular, we thought you might want to know about the cars some of the most successful players drive. For England, Owen Farrell is a big fan of Range Rover, while Ireland's Johnny Sexton likes his Lexus. Over in France, Audis are preferred. 

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F1 Drivers

Ever wondered what cars Formula 1 drivers choose to drive when they're off the track? From Lewis Hamilton's bespoke Pagani Zonda to Sebastian Vettel's Fiat 500, F1 stars have a variety of tastes when it comes to everyday cars. Some prefer high-octane vehicles, while others opt for more modest models. Max Verstappen, for example, keeps it low-key with a Renault Clio, though he does own a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. Fernando Alonso, on the other hand, boasts an impressive collection that includes a Ferrari 458 Italia, Maserati GranCabrio, Nissan GT-R, Ferrari California, and a Ferrari 599 GTB.

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