Nicolas Hamilton, brother of racing legend Lewis Hamilton, has 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 damage before, during, or shortly after birth.
The condition 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.
Competing since 2019, Nicolas has participated in six BTCC seasons and missed the 2024 season.
The brother of the seven-time F1 champion took to social media to announce his return to the racing scene with Team VERTU, where he will drive the Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance.
Hamilton has driven a number of cars in his previous seasons, including Seat Leons, Volkswagens, Ford Focuses and an Audi S3 Sedan.
Announcing his return on Instagram, the racer 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 for representing disability at the top of British motorsport, I’m truly grateful!”
