Nicolas Hamilton, brother of motor racing legend Lewis Hamilton, surprised fans by announcing his return to the British Touring Car Championship for the 2026 season as he continues to compete while living with cerebral palsy.
For context, cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement and posture disorders caused by abnormal brain development or brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth.
The disease has no cure; however, it can be managed to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life through early intervention, consistent physical and occupational therapies, medications, and sometimes surgery.
Nicolas has been competing since 2019 and has competed in six BTCC seasons and missed the 2024 season.
The brother of the seven-time F1 champion took to social media and announced his return to the racing scene with Team VERTU, where he will drive the Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance.
Hamilton has driven a series of cars in his previous seasons, including Seat Leons, Volkswagens, Ford Focuses and an Audi S3 Saloon.
Announcing his return on Instagram, the racing driver wrote: “An opportunity to drive in one of the most competitive cars/teams on the grid; an opportunity I’ve worked 10 years for! I’m going to give it my all and make this the best and most successful year I’ve ever had.”
He continued: “A huge thank you to all my partners for making this possible, for believing in me and my passion to represent disability at the top of British motorsport, I am truly grateful!
