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Lewis Hamilton’s brother Nicolas Hamilton announces 2026 racing plans
Nicolas Hamilton secures his most competitive BTCC drive yet for 2026.
Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship.
Hamilton, the brother of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis, has secured a drive with reigning champion Excelr8 Motorsport for the upcoming 2026 campaign, which kicks off at Donington Park on 18-19 April.
It is the most competitive drive Hamilton has had in the BTCC since making his debut in 2015, with Excelr8 taking Tom Ingram to the drivers’ title last year, while it also clinched the manufacturers’ championship.
The 34-year-old Briton will join forces with Ingram and BTCC race-winner Tom Chilton, the brother of former Marussia F1 driver Max.
Hamilton has contested 160 BTCC races with his best finish of sixth place coming at Donington Park in 2023.
Having taken a sabbatical from the BTCC in 2024, Hamilton returned on a full-time basis in 2025.
Hamilton has cerebral palsy and races with a specially-modified car. He is the first disabled driver in the BTCC.
“I am incredibly proud to be joining such a strong outfit in Team VERTU and Excelr8 for this season as throughout my career, I have struggled for funding and budget, which meant I found myself in less competitive equipment,” Hamilton said.
“Thanks to my 2026 partners and the team’s long-standing partner Draper Tools, I can now step into a more competitive package and that is a really special and exciting moment for me.
“I have worked harder than ever over the winter to build my strength and fitness to improve my disability and I will be giving absolutely everything I can to be as competitive as possible.”
Team owner Justina Williams added: “We are delighted to welcome Nicolas into our team for the 2026 season and to have him at the wheel of our Draper Tools car.
“The way Nicolas has battled against the odds to achieve his dream of competing on track despite his disability is well documented, and he is an inspiration to many for the way he has never given up on that dream.
“We feel we can give Nicolas the tools to really show what he can do this season and are looking forward to working with him to reach his goals during the year ahead, one of which is to stand on the BTCC podium with the team. We’ll be working hard with him to make that happen!”
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Nicolas Hamilton secures his most competitive BTCC drive yet for 2026.
Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship.
Hamilton, the brother of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis, has secured a drive with reigning champion Excelr8 Motorsport for the upcoming 2026 campaign, which kicks off at Donington Park on 18-19 April.
It is the most competitive drive Hamilton has had in the BTCC since making his debut in 2015, with Excelr8 taking Tom Ingram to the drivers’ title last year, while it also clinched the manufacturers’ championship.
The 34-year-old Briton will join forces with Ingram and BTCC race-winner Tom Chilton, the brother of former Marussia F1 driver Max.
Hamilton has contested 160 BTCC races with his best finish of sixth place coming at Donington Park in 2023.
Having taken a sabbatical from the BTCC in 2024, Hamilton returned on a full-time basis in 2025.
Hamilton has cerebral palsy and races with a specially-modified car. He is the first disabled driver in the BTCC.
“I am incredibly proud to be joining such a strong outfit in Team VERTU and Excelr8 for this season as throughout my career, I have struggled for funding and budget, which meant I found myself in less competitive equipment,” Hamilton said.
“Thanks to my 2026 partners and the team’s long-standing partner Draper Tools, I can now step into a more competitive package and that is a really special and exciting moment for me.
“I have worked harder than ever over the winter to build my strength and fitness to improve my disability and I will be giving absolutely everything I can to be as competitive as possible.”
Team owner Justina Williams added: “We are delighted to welcome Nicolas into our team for the 2026 season and to have him at the wheel of our Draper Tools car.
“The way Nicolas has battled against the odds to achieve his dream of competing on track despite his disability is well documented, and he is an inspiration to many for the way he has never given up on that dream.
“We feel we can give Nicolas the tools to really show what he can do this season and are looking forward to working with him to reach his goals during the year ahead, one of which is to stand on the BTCC podium with the team. We’ll be working hard with him to make that happen!”
Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship.
Hamilton, the brother of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis, has secured a drive with reigning champion Excelr8 Motorsport for the upcoming 2026 campaign, which kicks off at Donington Park on 18-19 April.
It is the most competitive drive Hamilton has had in the BTCC since making his debut in 2015, with Excelr8 taking Tom Ingram to the drivers’ title last year, while it also clinched the manufacturers’ championship.
The 34-year-old Briton will join forces with Ingram and BTCC race-winner Tom Chilton, the brother of former Marussia F1 driver Max.
Hamilton has contested 160 BTCC races with his best finish of sixth place coming at Donington Park in 2023.
Having taken a sabbatical from the BTCC in 2024, Hamilton returned on a full-time basis in 2025.
Hamilton has cerebral palsy and races with a specially-modified car. He is the first disabled driver in the BTCC.
“I am incredibly proud to be joining such a strong outfit in Team VERTU and Excelr8 for this season as throughout my career, I have struggled for funding and budget, which meant I found myself in less competitive equipment,” Hamilton said.
“Thanks to my 2026 partners and the team’s long-standing partner Draper Tools, I can now step into a more competitive package and that is a really special and exciting moment for me.
“I have worked harder than ever over the winter to build my strength and fitness to improve my disability and I will be giving absolutely everything I can to be as competitive as possible.”
Team owner Justina Williams added: “We are delighted to welcome Nicolas into our team for the 2026 season and to have him at the wheel of our Draper Tools car.
“The way Nicolas has battled against the odds to achieve his dream of competing on track despite his disability is well documented, and he is an inspiration to many for the way he has never given up on that dream.
“We feel we can give Nicolas the tools to really show what he can do this season and are looking forward to working with him to reach his goals during the year ahead, one of which is to stand on the BTCC podium with the team. We’ll be working hard with him to make that happen!”
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