Growing up with the unstoppable Lewis Hamilton as your brother sounds like it could be daunting, right? Well, not for Nicolas Hamilton! Born with cerebral palsy, Nicolas reveals how Lewis’s unique approach to their sibling relationship helped him push past limits people thought impossible.
Nicolas opened up about how Lewis treated him just like any other brother — normalising his disability and never letting it define him. Despite doctors initially saying he’d never walk, Nicolas didn’t just prove them wrong; he made history. In 2015, he became the first disabled driver to race in the British Touring Car Championship and continues to be a force on the track.
Reflecting on their childhood, Nicolas fondly recalls being Lewis’s “crash test dummy.” From playful roughhousing to experiencing the thrills of go-karting, Lewis’s unfiltered brotherly love taught him resilience. Nicolas credits this upbringing for his high pain tolerance and perseverance, saying, “Falling over doesn’t bother me.” Each bump and scrape was a lesson in strength, fuelling a determination that still drives him today.
Nicolas shares that he doesn’t feel the need to sit down with Lewis to convey the profound impact of his actions. It’s all part of a beautiful family dynamic where each person is simply themselves, contributing to the collective joy and success they share.
The Hamilton brothers remind us that life’s hurdles can be leapt, and the bonds of family are a powerful support system. Lewis continues to race to glory while Nicolas carves out his own impressive legacy, both living proof that greatness is less about our beginnings and more about how we race life’s challenges.
So here’s to brothers who inspire, challenge, and uplift!🌟 #HamiltonBrothers #FamilyFirst #OvercomingOdds