Lewis Hamilton’s father becomes emotional as he expresses hope that both of his sons will mature into decent individuals in a cathartic message.
Lewis Hamilton is widely considered as one of Formula 1’s most accomplished drivers in history. Nonetheless, were it not for the sacrifices made by his father Anthony Hamilton, who came from a modest background himself and supported Lewis’ early racing aspirations despite financial limitations; Lewis may never have pursued such a career path. Prior to joining McLaren at just eleven years old, multiple jobs helped fund young Lewis’ burgeoning motorsport dream – something which Anthony’s social media updates still champion today. In an emotional interview with recent publishers given sensational circumstances regarding racism protests within F1 circles- Papa Ham feels immense pride over how both boys Nicolas too – have developed into adults he can be proud of those marvellous feats on track juxtaposed against their efforts off-track towards making our world more tolerant place where everyone thrives without discrimination or hate speech encountered indiscriminately!
Having the same last name as his famous half-brother who drives for Mercedes is not the only commonality Nicolas Hamilton shares with him. Although he encountered considerable obstacles in early life, Nicolas defied them to carve out a niche for himself within motorsport. Cerebral palsy stemming from premature birth put him largely confined to a wheelchair during his childhood days, but thanks to family backing and several surgeries along with grueling physiotherapy sessions that surpassed his physical restrictions eventually paved way towards racing success fuelled by unwavering determination.
Lewis and Nicolas Hamilton have lived up to their father’s expectations perfectly.
During Lewis Hamilton’s early days in Formula 1, Anthony managed him. However, their professional partnership encountered a problem in 2010 when Anthony and Lewis parted ways as manager and driver respectively; this resulted to communication breakdown between father and son. Nonetheless, since then, not only has Lewis emerged as the statistically greatest driver ever but he has also demonstrated his commitment to addressing crucial problems currently affecting society – proof of his kind-heartedness.
Lewis made a meaningful tribute to his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, in 2022 by combining her maiden name with his own. This action showcases Lewis’s profound gratitude towards his family for shaping who he is today and contributing greatly to all of his accomplishments. Both Anthony and Carmen played significant roles throughout Lewis’ career such as accompanying him during the knighthood ceremony held in December 2021 where he was honored for outstanding achievements within Formula One racing – when receiving this highly acclaimed accolade, it can be noted that Carmen stood proudly beside her son on stage.
Lewis’ father, Anthony, expressed immense pride in his son’s accomplishments both on and off the track. Reflecting on Lewis’ upbringing, he fondly recalled watching him play with remote control cars at just six years old. He remarked that above all else, he is proud of the fact that his sons have grown up to be outstanding individuals who inspire others. In Anthony’s own words: “He [Lewis] is amazing… Both him and my other son Nicolas are probably two of the most incredible people I know.”
Lewis’ decision to switch to Ferrari in 2025 was also discussed by Anthony Hamilton, who shared when he became aware of it.
Until the very end, Lewis Hamilton kept his move to Ferrari a secret from his parents.
No one could have predicted Lewis’ shift to Ferrari, and what made it even more astonishing was the air of mystery shrouding his decision-making process – particularly among those closest to him. As per his father’s account, Lewis neglected to inform any family members about his intention to switch teams.
During an interview with Viaplay, Anthony disclosed that while he often has a sense of what is happening, it ultimately comes down to his son’s business and decisions. There was no denying the allure of driving for Ferrari – every young child dreams about it. Although they also admire McLaren and Mercedes’ past feats, nothing compares to being behind the wheel of a red car in their eyes.
