The single-place Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W07 Hybrid, used by Lewis Hamilton in the 2016 season, will be on display at the Caramulo Museum from Saturday (14 November), as part of the Magic Formula.
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12/11/2026
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A magic Formula exhibition, at the Caramulo Museum, will have a new star. This is about Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W07 Hybrid that Lewis Hamilton used at the time of Formula 1 2016, patent from saturday (14 november).
A decade goes by from this particularly exciting and controversial time, with the fierce struggle between the British and Nico Rosberg – who eventually became a champion, being the only teammate to beat Lewis Hamilton in direct match for the title.
This single-place truly marked an era: between the two drivers, it won 19 of the 21 races of 2016, in which Mercedes dominated absolutely to win the third consecutive titles between pilots and builders.
Lewis Hamilton signed ten of the 19 wins, losing the title by five points to Nico Rosberg – who, with the title reached, later made the unexpected decision to put an end to his career in Formula 1.
Over 80,000 visitors
Inaugurated in July, the Magic Formula exhibition in Caramulo has already received over 80,000 visitors. In October, its extension was announced until the end of the year (December 31).
This is the largest exhibition dedicated to Formula 1 that has ever happened in Portugal, and can be seen at the Caramulo Museum and the Caramulo Experience Center.
In addition to the single places and articles in the history of the Queen category, it also provides interactive experiences to visitors.