Lewis Hamilton 'Proud' Of Larbalestier Name

Monday, 14 March 2022 17:00

Lewis Hamilton and his mum, Carmen (Image: Sky Sports News)

Sir Lewis Hamilton says he plans on changing his name to include the popular Jersey surname, Larbalestier.

The Formula 1 star, who is 37, says he's in the process of making the change officially to honour his mother, whose maiden name was Carmen Larbalestier.

"I am really proud of my family's name. My mum's name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name.

"I don't really fully understand the whole idea that when people get married the woman loses her name and I really want my mum's name to continue on with the Hamilton name."

Hamilton's father, Anthony, and his mother Carmen separated when Lewis was two years old.

Although several generations of the racing driver's family on his mother's side lived in Southampton, his great grandfather was born in Jersey in the 1890s.

Ancestry records can trace his island roots back as far as the 16th century.

Asked when he anticipated the change would take place, the seven-time world champion replied: 'Hopefully soon. We are working on it.'

The racing driver took his mum with him to receive his knighthood from Prince Charles at Windsor Castle in December.

Hamilton is getting ready for his 16th Formula 1 season, hoping to go one better after a controversial defeat to Red Bull rival Max Verstappen in the 2021 drivers' championship.