ESPN.com · Mar 14, 2022
Lewis Hamilton changes name to include mother's name Larbalestier
Lewis Hamilton has said he is in the process of changing his name to include his mother's maiden name Larbalestier.
The seven-time Formula One world champion revealed his decision in front of a crowd at the 2022 Dubai Expo, ahead of this weekend's season-opening grand prix in Bahrain.
"It would mean the world to my family [to win an eighth title]," Hamilton said. "It would mean a lot to me knowing that, for example, I am really proud of my family's name, Hamilton.
"None of you might know that my mum's name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name.