Lewis Hamilton’s emotional response to brother Nicolas’ tears | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton has posted an emotional message for his brother (Image: YouTube/Sky Sports F1)
Lewis Hamilton has paid an emotional tribute to his younger brother Nicolas. Hamilton, 41, enjoyed one of his best weekends since joining Ferrari.
The Brit placed second at the Canadian GP in what was only his second podium finish for the Scuderia. He even rolled back the years with a fine overtake on familiar foe Max Verstappen, on his way to finishing behind eventual winner Kimi Antonelli. While Hamilton was thrilled with taking second spot in Montreal, his brother Nicolas was enjoying his own success back on home soil.
Competing in the British Touring Car Championship at Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk, he won the Jack Sears Trophy, his first piece of silverware in the sport, and an award given out to the participant who has accumulated the most points over the three races held, who had recorded one podium or fewer before the start of the current season.
As he was receiving his trophy, Nicolas’ emotions got the better of him and he began to weep tears of joy. Hamilton took a break from celebrating his strong weekend to pay tribute to his 34-year-old younger brother.
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On Instagram, Hamilton wrote: “I could not be more proud of my brother Nicolas. Seeing the passion and emotion on his face as he stood on his first podium was such a beautiful moment.
“For us both to be on podiums on the same day was a major. I called him the second the race ended. Motorsport is not built to be inclusive. There is little to no access for people with disabilities, and no support systems to level the playing field.
“This is something so many take for granted. Despite that, despite the barriers and the people who told him it wasn’t possible, he never stopped. He fought. He adapted. He proved them wrong.
“While he will always be my kid brother, I am profoundly proud of the leader, the athlete, and the man he has become. He inspires me just as much as he inspires everyone watching his journey. No matter how hard it has been he has never given up. What he’s achieved is massive and I’m so happy for him. Love you bro, keep going.”
Nic has cerebral palsy, but it has never stopped him from competing and, judging by his results, from claiming success in motorsport. Looking back on his triumph, he said: “I honestly cannot believe what has happened this weekend as I never expected to walk away from Snetterton as winner of the Jack Sears Trophy.
“My whole focus was on developing and improving myself, and to end the weekend up on the podium was the most amazing experience. Thanks to the team and the car, but also through hard work from myself, I’ve been quicker here this weekend than ever before and I’m so proud of how I have driven.
“I’ve always said that I wanted to win a trophy, but I didn’t want to just be gifted it, and this weekend I feel like I earned it and deserved it. I know I need to work on my starts, but I was able to work my way forwards in every race because I had the pace to do it, and that is something I am massively proud of.”
