Carmen Larbalestier

But fans don't know a lot about the mysterious mother of the 7-time world champion and what their relationship is like. His dad, Anthony Hamilton, has had a ...

It’s been announced that Lewis Hamilton will be changing his name to honour his mum, Carmen Larbalestier. But fans don’t know a lot about the mysterious mother of the 7-time world champion and what their relationship is like. While Hamilton’s father Anthony is at almost all of Lewis’ races, Carmen attends the larger races and is often seen cheering him on during races and hugging him afterwards. The 7-time world champion said that he will be making the move “soon”, and will be changing his name to Hamilton-Larbalestier:

Call me Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Larbalestier Hamilton: F1 ace Lewis will pay tribute to his mother by using her maiden name 'Larbalestier' as a middle name.

He singled out Romain Grosjean, former director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, for failing to convince the grid to be united on the subject of taking a knee. At the moment it is a male-dominated sport and that does need to change. Hamilton had demanded 'scrutiny' in Qatar, branding it 'one of the worst' for human rights. 'Serena [Williams] is in the top three of the greatest athletes of all time, above a lot of, if not all, the people on that list, so it is a big question. It adds: 'The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. Hamilton has made a series of highly political statements throughout his career, and has frequently spoken up for women's rights. Since the day you brought me into this world you showered me with love, showed me the importance of empathy, compassion and caring for others. I wanted the quiet life and that put a barrier between us. I think it's brilliant that he's going to take her name and well done, Lewis. He's doing it for all the right reasons. I really want her name to continue on with the Hamilton name.' I wanted the quiet life and that put a barrier between us. I am fed up listening to you'. He decided he wanted to be his own man.