Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is in the process of changing his surname to honour his mother, the Brit announced the news while speaking at the 2020 Dubai Expo event.
Mercedes’ Hamilton was speaking to an audience while on stage at the delayed 2020 Dubai Expo on Monday ahead of 2022 season opener in Bahrain.
“I’m really proud of my family’s name, Hamilton,” said the 37-year-old. “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 really fully understand the idea when people get married, the woman loses her name. My mum, I really want her name to continue on with the Hamilton name.”
When asked if he’d be able to make the change before this weekend’s Bahrain season-opener, the 37-year-old replied: “Hopefully soon. I don’t know if it will be this weekend but we’re working on it.”
Hamilton’s mother Carmen Larbalestier, now Lockhart, separated from his father Anthony Hamilton when the future F1 world champion was two years old.
Hamilton mostly grew up with his father and stepmother Linda, and has frequently highlighted his family bond in recent years.
