The iconic first photo of Lewis Hamilton at Maranello, flanked by the legendary F40 supercar, would have been different if the seven-time world champion had his way. The photo, depicting the former Mercedes driver in a black suit and overcoat,

Reviving the F40 with a manual transmission and Hamilton's signature would cause the entire allocation to be sold out in mere seconds

The F40 ranks among the most iconic supercars in history. It featured a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-8 engine making 471 horsepower. The body and chassis featured carbon fiber, K