Lewis Hamilton’s brother Nicolas Hamilton makes inspirational racing return

Lewis Hamilton embraces his brother after an F1 race — Photo: © IMAGO

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Hamilton brother makes inspirational racing return

Nicolas Hamilton is returning to BTCC after almost two years away from the track

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Wednesday 2 April 2025 09:58

Nicolas Hamilton has announced a return to racing after taking a step away from the track almost two years ago.

The 33-year-old is the half-brother of seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, with the duo sharing a clear talent for racing and an unstoppable level of determination.

Hamilton, who has cerebral palsy, previously made history in 2015 by becoming the first disabled driver to ever compete in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) and then went one better in 2023 to achieve a career-best P6 finish at Donington Park.

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Unfortunately, the racing star was forced to take a break from competing in 2023, but after 20 months away from the track, he has now confirmed his return to BTCC for the 2025 season.

Nicolas Hamilton shares inspirational message in return announcement

Hamilton will be part of a three-car lineup for Un-Limited Motorsport’s BTTC challenge this year alongside Dexter Patterson and Max Hall, who will all drive a Cupra Leon powered by a TOCA/M-Sport engine.

In an inspirational announcement via his Instagram account, the British driver confirmed his return to the racing series, saying: "BACK IN THE BTCC FOR 2025. After having to walk away from the championship following my historical P6 result back in 2023. I went into a very difficult place mentally, where any thoughts of racing & getting back on the grid again looked unachievable.

"But after a late opportunity from @ulmofficial in December 2024, I picked myself up & worked hard in therapy to get myself back to a healthier place mentally & set my sights on raising the sponsorship to get back on the grid. After 20 months away, I am so proud to say that I am BACK!

"2025 is a new chapter, but my mission remains unchanged: bringing disability to the forefront of my motorsport. It is not about hiding from your condition, difficulty or struggles - it is about embracing them with pride & living to the edges of your own personal limits & abilities.

"This year, I wanted to do something different & worked with the incredible children at @wearebeams to showcase a powerful message that disabled individuals are welcome within motorsport, in whatever role that may be. Together, we stand, sit - however it is most comfortable - uniting to inspire the next generation.

"Thank you to all my sponsors & partners who believed in me, my purpose, talent & mission to make this all possible #Inspire #DisabilityInSport #Racing #Motorsport."

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Kerry Violet - F1 News Editor

Having graduated from the University of Sheffield with a 2:1 in Journalism in 2022, Kerry continued her pursuit of finding a full-time position in motorsport through work with the F1 Arcade in London, where she got to meet true fans of the sport and make a live grand prix watch party memorable for them. It was here that she confirmed her dream of combining her background in journalism and love of motorsport, going on to volunteer with the female-led platform Empoword Journalism. Having completed stints as a screen editor and sports editor, Kerry landed her first F1-specific editorial role with GPFans and has thoroughly enjoyed continuing to work closely with the sport ever since. The access GPFans offers Kerry has allowed her to interview big names such as Naomi Schiff and David Coulthard and given her experiences she could only have dreamt of as a young F1 fan.

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