Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has said that his disabled younger brother, Nicolas, who will make his racetrack debut at Brands Hatch today, has always been an inspiration to him.
Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has said that his disabled younger brother, Nicolas, who will make his racetrack debut at Brands Hatch today, has always been an inspiration to him.
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Lewis is making a 13,500-mile two-day round trip from Kuala Lumpur, where he has been acclimatizing for next week's Malaysian Grand Prix.
"It's not the sort of thing you would normally do, make a trip like this before a race. But this is special. He has always been an inspiration to me," the Daily Express quoted Lewis, as saying.u00a0
"This is my brother making his debut in a racing car. It's a massive thing and I wouldn't miss it. I'm really proud," he added.
Nicolas, who has cerebral palsy, gained his National B Racing Licence earlier this year before signing with Total Control Racing for his maiden campaign in the Renault Clio Cup.
The Renault Clio Cup is Britain's premier one-make saloon car series and breeding ground for drivers for the British Touring Car Championship.
"I am quite nervous, but when I am in the car I will just focus on a massive learning curve," Nicolas said.u00a0
"I'm honoured that Lewis has come. Maybe he and I will have a race later in the season for fun when I've learnt a bit more," he added.
The 19-year-old hopes that he might be an inspiration for others.
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