Lewis Hamilton wants to change his name to add his mother’s surname.
The seven-time Formula One champion — full name Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton — plans to include “Larbalestier” as a third middle name.
His father Anthony and mother Carmen divorced when he was a child.
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“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,” Hamilton said while preparing for the season’s opening grand prix this weekend in Bahrain.
“I don’t really fully understand the whole idea that when people get married the woman loses her name and I really want my mum’s name to continue on with the Hamilton name.”
The process won’t be done in time for this weekend’s season opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
“Hopefully soon,” he said. “We are working on it.”
Mercedes heads into the 2022 season with what respected commentator Martin Brundle said is only the third fastest car, with Red Bull and Ferrari seemingly having stolen a march on the team that’s won eight straight constructors titles.
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