Lewis Hamilton in Monaco: where does he really live, and why Monaco?
Publié par Paolo Petrini le 24/06/2026
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Luxury and Lifestyle
Lewis Hamilton lives in the Larvotto district of Monaco, close to the beaches. Monaco Tribune describes him as a Monaco resident, while several local real estate sources place him more precisely in this sought-after part of the Principality.
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Lewis Hamilton's decision to live in the Principality illustrates why Monaco has become one of the favourite bases of Formula 1 drivers. Between his career at Ferrari, his second place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix and the media attention surrounding his relationship with Kim Kardashian, the driver brings together several worlds that fascinate the public: motorsport, luxury, fashion, real estate and the Monegasque art de vivre.
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Key takeaways: Lewis Hamilton in Monaco
The verified facts about the life of Lewis Hamilton in Monaco in 2026, from the district where he lives to the reasons behind his move.
- ResidenceLewis Hamilton lives in Larvotto, Monaco's seaside district along Avenue Princesse Grace.
- BuildingThe media link the driver to the Roccabella; the exact address has never been officially confirmed.
- SinceHis bond with Monaco dates back to 1998: he discovered the Principality at 13, invited by the Rosberg family.
- District pricesLarvotto is Monaco's most valuable district in 2025: €71,167/sqm according to the IMSEE Real Estate Observatory.
- 2026 seasonA Ferrari driver, Lewis Hamilton finished 2nd at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, behind Kimi Antonelli.
- Media spotlightHis now-official relationship with Kim Kardashian, seen at the 2026 Grand Prix, focuses attention on the Principality.
Petrini insightThe Larvotto and Avenue Princesse Grace sector combines extreme scarcity with growing international demand. When buying or renting here, access to the off-market segment and the guidance of a local expert make all the difference.
Lewis Hamilton and Monaco, since the age of 13
The bond between Lewis Hamilton and Monaco began neither with his world titles nor with his move to Larvotto. It goes back to 1998, when the Briton, then aged 13, was racing karts across Europe and became friends with Nico Rosberg. At the time, Hamilton was growing up in Stevenage in a family making considerable financial sacrifices to support his career, while Rosberg already lived in the Principality with his father Keke, the 1982 Formula 1 world champion.
Invited by the Rosberg family, Hamilton discovered Monaco through the very codes that built its legend: a private jet, a helicopter transfer and, on arrival, an apartment overlooking the Mediterranean. For a teenager encountering this world for the first time, the Principality was not merely spectacular. It became the concrete embodiment of the success he hoped to achieve through motorsport.
That visit left a lasting impression. Hamilton would later recount having promised himself he would one day live in such a setting. More than twenty-five years on, the symbolism is striking: the seven-time world champion says he lives in the very building once occupied by the Rosberg family.
His move to Monaco therefore goes beyond the familiar, and often inaccurate, narrative of a wealthy driver's tax exile. It marks the culmination of a personal journey: that of a boy from Stevenage discovering Monegasque luxury for the first time, then returning years later as one of the most celebrated and successful figures in Formula 1 history.
Larvotto, the seaside address that became Monaco's most valuable
The district where Lewis Hamilton settled is no casual choice. Larvotto, the Principality's coastal frontage along Avenue Princesse Grace, became Monaco's most expensive district in 2025: €71,167 per square metre on average according to the Real Estate Observatory published by IMSEE, the only district in the Principality above the €70,000 threshold. This rise is driven by the scarcity of seafront properties, the complete renovation of Larvotto beach and the delivery of Mareterra, the district reclaimed from the sea that now extends this coastal frontage.
Specialised media regularly associate the driver's name with the Roccabella, one of the landmark residences on Avenue Princesse Grace, where the Rosberg family once lived. Neither Hamilton nor his entourage has officially confirmed the exact address. This discretion is an integral part of the Monegasque way of life, where the protection of residents' privacy is an institution as solid as the Principality's police force.
On the ground, the teams at Petrini Exclusive Real Estate observe a constant among elite athletes looking at Larvotto: the combined search for absolute discretion (private access, confidential viewings), a high floor with a terrace and sea view, and secure parking for several vehicles. Three criteria that drastically reduce the number of eligible properties in an already limited district, and explain why part of these searches is handled off market. A requirement we summed up in the columns of Le Figaro in June 2026: for this clientele, security and discretion remain the number one concern.
For buyers and tenants targeting this sector, supply remains structurally limited, for sale as well as for rent, and genuinely available properties can most often be counted in single units.
Why do Formula 1 drivers live in Monaco?
F1 drivers choose Monaco first and foremost for a unique ecosystem: absolute security, airport logistics 30 minutes away (Nice Côte d'Azur and its business aviation terminal), a climate that allows year-round training, and a community of peers without equal anywhere in the world. Monaco's tax regime, marked by the absence of income tax for foreign residents (with the exception of French nationals), completes the picture, but it does not explain everything: Dubai or Andorra offer comparable regimes without attracting the paddock.
The list of F1 residents speaks for itself: Charles Leclerc, born and raised here, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Alexander Albon and Valtteri Bottas are among the Formula 1 drivers settled in the Principality. A phenomenon that reaches beyond Formula 1: the world number 1 in tennis, Jannik Sinner, made the same choice for the same reasons.
For Hamilton, one further argument has carried weight since 2025: Maranello is less than four hours' drive from the Principality. Now a Ferrari driver, the Briton lives halfway between the Scuderia's headquarters and the European circuits, in the only place in the world where he can walk down the street without any particular security arrangements.
2026, the year all eyes turned to Hamilton in Monaco
Rarely has a Monaco resident attracted as much media attention as Hamilton in 2026. On the sporting front first: his second place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, behind Kimi Antonelli after a chaotic finale, marked his best home result in Ferrari colours. That podium was earned a few hundred metres from his home, on a circuit he has won three times.
On the personal front: the confirmation of his relationship with Kim Kardashian, who appeared in the Monaco paddock in the spring, drew the combined attention of the sporting press and celebrity media to the Principality, from Sky Sports to E! News. For Monaco, the equation is familiar: the Principality has always lived on this alchemy of sport, glamour and discretion, from Grace Kelly to today's stars.
This exposure has a measurable effect on real estate: every media sequence showcasing the Monegasque lifestyle feeds international demand. Each edition of the Grand Prix revives curiosity about the drivers' addresses, an annual rendezvous the agency observes in its enquiries as well as in media requests: Le Figaro called on us on this very subject in its special report on the Monaco Grand Prix (6-7 June 2026 edition), to enlighten its readers on the districts where the drivers live. The 2026 edition, between Hamilton's podium and Kim Kardashian's presence in the paddock, only amplified the phenomenon.
Living in Larvotto like a champion: what the market offers
Settling in Lewis Hamilton's district remains possible, provided you accept the codes of a market where scarcity sets the price. The Larvotto sector concentrates full-service luxury residences, from the Roccabella to 21 Princesse Grace, as well as the most recent developments of Mareterra, where values now far exceed the district average.
Lewis Hamilton's story ultimately sums up what Monaco offers those who succeed: the teenager who discovered the Principality in 1998 from the Rosbergs' apartment now lives in that same building, at the heart of the country's most valuable district. Between visible transactions and the off-market segment where the most confidential properties change hands, Larvotto remains the discreet witness of these exceptional trajectories. And it is precisely this discretion that, year after year, convinces champions to make it their address.
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FAQ: Lewis Hamilton and Monaco
- Where does Lewis Hamilton live in Monaco?
Lewis Hamilton lives in the Larvotto district, Monaco's seaside area along Avenue Princesse Grace. The media link him to the Roccabella residence, although the exact address has never been officially confirmed. - Why does Lewis Hamilton live in Monaco?
Beyond the favourable tax regime, Lewis Hamilton values Monaco's security, the ability to live a normal life despite his fame, the proximity of the European circuits and, since joining Ferrari in 2025, that of Maranello, less than four hours away by road. - Does Lewis Hamilton pay taxes in Monaco?
Like all foreign residents of Monaco, with the exception of French nationals, Lewis Hamilton is not subject to income tax in the Principality. He remains liable for taxes linked to his activities in the countries where he carries them out. - Does Kim Kardashian live in Monaco?
No, Kim Kardashian lives in the United States. Her relationship with Lewis Hamilton, made official in 2026, is shared between continents, and she was seen in Monaco during the 2026 Grand Prix. - How much does real estate cost in Larvotto?
According to Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco, an agency specialised in the district, Larvotto is the most valuable sector of the Principality: €71,167 per square metre on average in 2025 according to the IMSEE Real Estate Observatory, the only district above €70,000.
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