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.