Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton explains reason behind name change

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Lewis Hamilton legally changes name for touching reason after Ferrari move

Lewis Hamilton will be known by a different name when he takes to the track for the 2025 Formula 1 season as the British driver looks to honour his mother's side of the family.

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Hamilton changes name before joining Ferrari

As Lewis Hamilton prepares to make the historic move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, the seven-time world champion is making another significant change. The racing icon has revealed plans to legally add his mother’s maiden name, Larbalestier, to his surname—a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Carmen. “My mum’s name deserves to live on,” Hamilton shared. “I’m proud of the Hamilton… Source

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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton explains reason behind name change

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Lewis Hamilton formally changes his name after joining Ferrari

British Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will be driving a red Ferrari for the first time in his 19th season. Along with the team change, he has also decided to change his name, something he had already talked about in 2022. The 40-year-old Briton will now officially change his name, adding his mother's surname, Larbalestier, to his name.

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Lewis Hamilton shares 'I’m really proud' over major name change

Lewis Hamilton is set to compete in his 23rd Formula One season in 2025, having switched to Ferrari from Mercedes

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Why did Lewis Hamilton decide to change his name?

At the beginning of 2022, Lewis Hamilton announced that he had started the necessary steps to change his name in honor of his mother. It is not yet known whether the change has been finalized, but the driver’s intention is clear. As is customary in the United Kingdom and many parts of the world, a newborn is typically given the father’s surname. The seven-time world champion was no exception and took his father Anthony’s surname at birth. His mo…