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“I want my mum to continue on with the Hamilton name”: Lewis Hamilton will change his name to include his mother’s surname Larbalestier

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"I want my mum to continue on with the Hamilton name": Lewis Hamilton will change his name to include his mother's surname Larbalestier

Lewis Hamilton will be adding Larbalestier to his name as he wants his mother’s maiden name to carry on the legacy with his. 

Hamilton is one of the, if not the greatest F1 driver of all time. The 37-year old has won seven World Titles and has 103 race wins (more than anyone else). In the world of racing, he will leave behind a legacy that will take something extraordinary, to be matched.

At the Dubai Expo, the Brit made an announcement that broke the news. He revealed that he wanted his mother’s maiden name to carry forward with the legacy he leaves behind.

As a result, his name would now be Sir Lewis Hamilton-Larbalestier. The Mercedes driver then went on to say that he’s against women changing their names after marriage. 

Hamilton’s mother Carmen Larbalestier (now, Lockhart) separated from his father Anthony when he was just two years old. Growing up, he spent most of his time with his father, but has often highlighted just how much his family helped him grow.

Lewis Hamilton will begin the 2022 F1 season with Mercedes next week. The Brit will be looking forward to fighting for his eighth World Title.

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Incredibly proud of my family name, says Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton went on to talk about how proud he is of his family name. However, he wants his mother’s name to live on with the Hamilton legacy. He plans on adding Larbalestier to his name as soon as next weekend.

“I’m really proud of my family’s name, Hamilton,” said Hamilton. “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 fully understand the idea that when people get married the woman loses their name. I really want my mum to continue on with the Hamilton name. It would mean the world to my family to win an eighth title,” he added.

Sky Sports commentator David Croft described Hamilton’s decision as ‘fantastic’.

“Lewis is so attached to his dad because of their background and the karting weekends, and the bond that came through racing,” said Croft. “But he has also got a huge bond with his mum, he loves her to bits.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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