Nicolas Hamilton is seven years younger than his half-brother Lewis, who is a six-time Formula One world champion. Nicolas has cerebral palsy -- but that hasn't stopped him becoming a racing driver. He competes in the <a target="_blank" target="_blank">British Touring Car Championship</a>, driving a specially adapted car.
Nicolas Hamilton is seven years younger than his half-brother Lewis, who is a six-time Formula One world champion. Nicolas has cerebral palsy -- but that hasn't stopped him becoming a racing driver. He competes in the British Touring Car Championship, driving a specially adapted car.
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Hamilton's car has a hand clutch on the steering wheel and extra-wide accelerator and brake pedals, so that he does not need to fully extend his legs. The seat has been specially molded for his body.
Hamilton's car has a hand clutch on the steering wheel and extra-wide accelerator and brake pedals, so that he does not need to fully extend his legs. The seat has been specially molded for his body.
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The 2020 British Touring Car Championship contenders, pictured at Silverstone. Hamilton competes against 30 able-bodied drivers.
The 2020 British Touring Car Championship contenders, pictured at Silverstone. Hamilton competes against 30 able-bodied drivers.
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Racing cars lining up at Silverstone. The British Touring Car Championship was <a target="_blank" target="_blank">established</a> in 1958.
Racing cars lining up at Silverstone. The British Touring Car Championship was established in 1958.
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Hamilton pictured in 2011 with his half brother, six-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
Hamilton pictured in 2011 with his half brother, six-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton.
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As a child, Hamilton spent time around race tracks with his brother. He says growing up in Lewis's shadow was not easy, but it has given him a platform.
As a child, Hamilton spent time around race tracks with his brother. He says growing up in Lewis's shadow was not easy, but it has given him a platform.
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Hamilton racing at Silverstone.
Hamilton racing at Silverstone.
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This season, Hamilton became the first disabled driver to score points in the British Touring Car Championship. Pictured, Hamilton competing at Thruxton Motorsport Centre.
This season, Hamilton became the first disabled driver to score points in the British Touring Car Championship. Pictured, Hamilton competing at Thruxton Motorsport Centre.
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During races, Hamilton reaches speeds of up to 130 miles per hour.
During races, Hamilton reaches speeds of up to 130 miles per hour.
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Hamilton races for team HARD.
Hamilton races for team HARD.
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Last year, Hamilton helped launch the UK's first race academy for disabled drivers, <a target="_blank" target="_blank">Team BRIT</a>.
Last year, Hamilton helped launch the UK's first race academy for disabled drivers, Team BRIT.
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