Lewis Hamilton to change name to include mother Carmen’s surnamePosted in Articles, Media Archive, United Kingdom on 2022-03-14 21:16Z by Steven |
Lewis Hamilton to change name to include mother Carmen’s surname
The Guardian
2022-03-14
Jamie Grierson, Reporter
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Lewis Hamilton to change name to include mother Carmen’s surname
The British racing driver Lewis Hamilton is to change his name to incorporate his mother’s original surname – Larbalestier.
The seven-time world champion says he intends to incorporate his mother Carmen’s surname, Larbalestier, alongside Hamilton.
Hamilton’s father, Anthony, and his mother, Carmen, separated when Lewis was two; he lived with his mother until he was 12 before moving in with his father.
Speaking before the new Formula One season, which starts in Bahrain on Sunday, Hamilton, 37, said: “I am really proud of my family’s name. My mum’s name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name…
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