{"id":1872188,"date":"2026-04-08T08:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1872188"},"modified":"2026-04-08T08:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:39:10","slug":"lewis-hamiltons-brother-nicolas-hamilton-announces-2026-racing-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1872188","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton\u2019s brother Nicolas Hamilton announces 2026 racing plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Lewis Hamilton\u2019s brother Nicolas Hamilton announces 2026 racing plans<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Nicolas Hamilton secures his most competitive BTCC drive yet for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T09:39:10+01:00\">08 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Nicolas Hamilton, 2026 EXCLR8 BTCC team<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0BTCC<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 title last year, while it also clinched the manufacturers\u2019 championship.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old Briton will join forces with Ingram and BTCC race-winner Tom Chilton, the brother of former Marussia F1 driver Max.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has contested 160 BTCC races with his best finish of sixth place coming at Donington Park in 2023.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Having taken a sabbatical from the BTCC in 2024, Hamilton returned on a full-time basis in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has cerebral palsy and races with a specially-modified car. He is the first disabled driver in the BTCC.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fc6f9e89556cf24043fb2f8fd08bf8a43ecdca55028cdd5bc17017a0360f55d5\">  Nicolas Hamilton returns to BTCC grid <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI 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,\u201d Hamilton said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to my 2026 partners and the team\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Team owner Justina Williams added: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Nicolas into our team for the 2026 season and to have him at the wheel of our Draper Tools car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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\u2019ll be working hard with him to make that happen!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">BTCC<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Lewis Hamilton<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Hill &#8216;proud&#8217; with double win after &#8216;upsetting&#8217; Oulton weekend<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-08\/hill-re2_4998.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-3672e8092c8bf1e4a897b00df250caa6598789ea6902223af230beb167c2b64f\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. Often reporting on the action from the ground, Lewis tells the stories of the people who matter in the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Nicolas Hamilton secures his most competitive BTCC drive yet for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 title last year, while it also clinched the manufacturers\u2019 championship.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old Briton will join forces with Ingram and BTCC race-winner Tom Chilton, the brother of former Marussia F1 driver Max.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has contested 160 BTCC races with his best finish of sixth place coming at Donington Park in 2023.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Having taken a sabbatical from the BTCC in 2024, Hamilton returned on a full-time basis in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has cerebral palsy and races with a specially-modified car. He is the first disabled driver in the BTCC.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fc6f9e89556cf24043fb2f8fd08bf8a43ecdca55028cdd5bc17017a0360f55d5\">  Nicolas Hamilton returns to BTCC grid <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI 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,\u201d Hamilton said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to my 2026 partners and the team\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Team owner Justina Williams added: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Nicolas into our team for the 2026 season and to have him at the wheel of our Draper Tools car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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\u2019ll be working hard with him to make that happen!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019 title last year, while it also clinched the manufacturers\u2019 championship.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old Briton will join forces with Ingram and BTCC race-winner Tom Chilton, the brother of former Marussia F1 driver Max.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has contested 160 BTCC races with his best finish of sixth place coming at Donington Park in 2023.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Having taken a sabbatical from the BTCC in 2024, Hamilton returned on a full-time basis in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton has cerebral palsy and races with a specially-modified car. He is the first disabled driver in the BTCC.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-fc6f9e89556cf24043fb2f8fd08bf8a43ecdca55028cdd5bc17017a0360f55d5\">  Nicolas Hamilton returns to BTCC grid <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI 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,\u201d Hamilton said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThanks to my 2026 partners and the team\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Team owner Justina Williams added: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Nicolas into our team for the 2026 season and to have him at the wheel of our Draper Tools car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe 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\u2019ll be working hard with him to make that happen!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/btcc\/news\/1092911\/1\/lewis-hamiltons-brother-nic-hamilton-announces-2026-racing-plans&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-08-at-09.28.54.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Lewis Hamilton\u2019s brother Nicolas Hamilton announces 2026 racing plans Nicolas Hamilton secures his most competitive BTCC drive yet for 2026. Lewis Larkam 08 Apr 2026 Share Nicolas Hamilton, 2026 EXCLR8 BTCC team \u00a9\u00a0BTCC Add as a preferred source Nicolas Hamilton has confirmed he will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship. 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