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Lewis Hamilton Says He’ll 'Spend All My Money' on GTA 6 While Ranking Games with Charles Leclerc
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Lewis Hamilton might be a seven-time Formula 1 world champion, but when it comes to Grand Theft Auto 6, he’s just like the rest of us — counting down the days and ready to go all in.

In a Ferrari video where Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc ranked their favorite video games, GTA V topped the list. But it was a casual comment from Hamilton that had fans doing a double take.

“I mean, the new one is coming out soon,” he said, pointing to GTA V.

“I cannot wait,” Leclerc echoed.

Then Hamilton dropped the line that instantly grabbed attention: “Yeah, I’m gonna spend all my money on this game.”

The two laughed as they imagined what GTA 6 could include — from owning property to possibly having an F1 driver role in the game. “We’re gonna have to quit everything else we do,” Hamilton joked, prompting more laughter from Leclerc.

The full game ranking was a mix of nostalgia, racing classics, and online favorites. After GTA V at No. 1, Mario Kart 64, Gran Turismo 3 and IRacing rounded out the top four. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Fortnite, and FIFA 19 also made appearances — along with cult hits like Colin McRae Rally and Need for Speed: Underground 2.

But even with legends like Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP and Assetto Corsa on the list, it was GTA 6 — still unreleased — that had Hamilton fully hooked.

Between track battles and simulator sessions, it’s clear both Ferrari drivers are counting the days until Rockstar drops its next open-world masterpiece. And if Hamilton’s joking prediction comes true, don’t be surprised if the next big F1 contract includes a GTA clause. 

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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