Lewis Hamilton Family Tree: The Story Behind F1's Seven-Time World Champion

Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, born 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, is a British Formula 1 driver — 7-time World Drivers' Champion (tied with Michael Schumacher), record 105 wins, 104 poles; Mercedes 2013–2024; Ferrari from 2025. Knighted 2021.

The Family's Roots: A Grenadian-British Family in Stevenage

Lewis's paternal family is from Grenada (his grandfather emigrated to Britain in the 1950s). His mother is white British.

His Parents

Father: Anthony Hamilton, born 1961 — Grenadian-British; worked as an IT contractor and, later, managed Lewis's early career.

Mother: Carmen Larbalestier, born 1961 — white British; divorced Anthony when Lewis was two.

His Siblings

Nicolas Hamilton, born 28 March 1992 — younger brother; has cerebral palsy; British Touring Car racing driver.

Samantha and Nicola Larbalestier — older half-sisters from his mother's side.

The Hamilton Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Anthony Hamilton (b. 1961) — Grenadian-British.

Mother: Carmen Larbalestier (b. 1961) — white British.

Stepmother: Linda Hamilton — Anthony's second wife.

Brother: Nicolas Hamilton (b. 28 March 1992) — racing driver with cerebral palsy.

Half-Sisters (maternal): Samantha and Nicola Larbalestier.

Marital Status: Unmarried as of 2026.

Lewis Hamilton:

  • Born 7 January 1985, Stevenage
  • Karting from age 8; McLaren-Mercedes Young Driver Programme from 1998
  • Formula 3, GP2 champion 2006
  • F1 debut: 2007 (McLaren) — finished 2nd by 1 point in his rookie year
  • World Drivers' Championships: 2008 (McLaren), 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Mercedes)
  • 105 wins, 104 pole positions — both F1 records
  • Moves to Ferrari for 2025 season
  • Knight Bachelor: 2021 (New Year Honours)
  • Founded Mission 44 charity for underrepresented groups in STEM/motorsport

What the Hamilton Family Story Teaches Us

A Grenadian-British IT-contractor father who managed his son's karting. A white British mother. A younger brother with cerebral palsy who also races. A career that broke every F1 record from a working-class Stevenage background.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Lewis Hamilton story carries the same lesson. Some careers cross from council-estate karting to a knighthood and 7 world titles.

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