Lewis Hamilton can be considered the king of the race tracks. However, there’s another Hamilton who is in the racing scene and is making a difference for people with disabilities. Meet Nicholas Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton’s paternal half-brother.
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Nicolas Hamilton is currently racing in the British Touring Championship. He suffers from cerebral palsy because of which, he drives a slightly modified car while competing. Nicholas also became the first disabled athlete to compete in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
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He continues to inspire people with and without disabilities. Speaking on YouTube with Paralympian John Stubbs, Nicholas explains how he initially struggled with disability and how it affected his confidence around women.
Hamilton said, “When I was a kid growing up, I was always nervous about girls and how girls would perceive me or see me for my condition and I’m going to be totally open and honest, for me I was like if I could just lose my virginity once, that’s all I cared about at the time.”
Nicolas continued, “So I have a lot of able bodied parents come to me, the mum asked me you know what would he be like sort of being with a girl and having sex with a girl or whatever and I just pointed to my girlfriend, I love that I’ve got a girlfriend.”
He further added, “You know we’re happy together. Any issues that you feel you’d have in a relationship because of your disability, I think is irrelevant”
Nicholas Hamilton is yet to win a BTCC race in his career. However, he scored his first point in the tournament after finishing 15th at the final race at Brands Hatch in 2020.
Lewis Hamilton shares a heartfelt message for brother Nicholas Hamilton
Nicholas Hamilton got the ultimate honor of sitting in the W13 Mercedes car, as Lewis Hamilton shared a touching tribute to his brother. He posted an image on Instagram with Nicholas, visibly thrilled to be sitting in his brother’s W13 vehicle.
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The Mercedes driver wrote, “My brother has been with me every step of the way since the day he was born.”
He further continued, “Few people have believed in me more than Nicolas. I’m so grateful for the blessing he is in my life and so happy to have shared this moment with him. Our smiles.”
Nicholas Hamilton shares a close bond with his brother and 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. As it is quite evident from the picture, the brothers enjoy spending quality time together.
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The Hamilton brothers are an inspiration for many around the world. While Lewis continues to break stereotypes by winning in F1, Nicholas continues to inspire people with disabilities to follow their dreams.
