“My mum was very happy and emotional,” Lewis Hamilton elated following his mother’s surname being added to his name

“My mum was very happy and emotional,” Lewis Hamilton elated following his mother’s surname being added to his name

Lewis Hamilton with his mother Carmen Larbalestier

Lewis Hamilton has been a family man throughout his life and it became even more visible after the Abu Dhabi catastrophe. The seven time world champion has had it tough in the last few months after his heartbreaking defeat a the hands of Max Verstappen in the last lap of the last race of the season. The former world champion was so close to winning the eighth world championship before a controversial call took that opportunity away from him.

This had a deep impact on Lewis as he even considering retiring from the sport. But after taking a break from the chaos, he decided to return to the sport he absolutely loves. But it would have been impossible for him to do it on his own. His family, especially his mother and his two kids have helped him heal from that devastating blow. His mother has been one of the most influential people in his life.

She has been there during thick and thin for his beloved son. She was also there while he received his knighthood and the smile on her face couldn’t be wiped as she saw her son get one of the biggest honors. Lewis Hamilton has also reciprocated that love with gestures of his own. The latest being him adding his mother’s surname to his name.

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Lewis Hamilton’s gesture of adding his mother’s surname to his name has been appreciated by the racing community

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

He has time and again laid down the importance of his family in his life. Lewis Hamilton recently said, “I’m really proud of my family’s name, Hamilton.”

“None of you might know that my mum’s name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name.”

“I don’t fully understand the idea that when people get married the woman loses their name.”

“I really want my mum to continue on with the Hamilton name.” As reported by skysports.

Lewis Hamilton has been the pioneer of Formula 1 but the seven time has never forgotten his roots. His family has been his priority no matter what the situation is and this is an example for every person across all sports.

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