Lewis Hamilton legally changes name for touching reason ahead of pivotal F1 season

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Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton is eyeing a groundbreaking year ahead after celebrating his 40th birthday this week.Having made headlines with his move to Ferrari at the dawn of the new year, the acclaimed Brit and seven-time world champion has expressed his aim to shatter records by clinching an eighth F1 title after leaving Mercedes for Scuderia in 2025.Despite his last championship triumph dating back to 2020 and a seventh-place finish in his final season with Mercedes, Hamilton is determined to outperform expectations in the approaching season, starting at the Australian Grand Prix in March, WalesOnline reports.Joining the elite group of F1 drivers who continue racing into their 40s this century, Hamilton aspires to replicate Nigel Mansell's 1994 success and claim victory in a fifth decade.Hamilton, known for challenging conventions, last took the championship crown in 2020 and hasn't shied away from publicly discussing his intention to honour his mother by changing his name.

He declared in 2022: "I'm really proud of my family's name: Hamilton. Actually, none of you might know that my mum's [sur]name is Larbalestier.

And I'm just about to put that in my name." He hinted that he would use his expanded moniker in future competitions.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our