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Anyone who follows Formula One and Lewis Hamilton in any capacity knows that the man values his family immensely. Lewis largely thanks his family for his success in motor racing and is extremely close to them.

Hamilton has always been vocal about his younger brother’s medical condition and how he inspires him as he fights through that. Nicholas, who celebrates his birthday today, has also been very vocal and communicative to try to help several like him.

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Lewis Hamilton and Nicholas Hamilton are very close

Things have not been easy for the Hamilton family. Lewis and Nicholas have been subject to mockery and discrimination throughout their lives. While they tried to carve a life for themselves, it simply wasn’t easy. Above all, Nicholas suffered from cerebral palsy, which affected his mobility to extensive levels.

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Lewis has previously spoken about how people would say hurtful things and eye his brother differently.

In a recent post celebrating Nicholas’ 30th birthday, Lewis called the young man “the greatest gift ever”. Nicholas also dreamed of becoming a racing driver from a young age. Though the young man’s conditions forced him to never participate, he fought hard and now acts as an acting racing diver.

Nicholas also claims to have never asked Lewis for any racing help or any money. Moreover, Hamilton Jr. is often seen supporting his big brother during races.

Got each other’s back

Nicholas was also a very central speaker for Hamilton when he took off social media after a tough championship loss. The two are often spotted partying and enjoying themselves together. Despite being just paternal half-siblings, the two brothers love each other immensely. Nicholas is also the first man with a disability to compete in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).

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When he made a comeback in 2019, Lewis congratulated him and wrote, “Couldn’t be prouder of my bro [Nicolas] on his first weekend back in British touring cars.”

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“This is a product of his immense hard work and dedication, bro, you inspire me so much.”

Clearly, Lewis and Nicholas are each other’s backbone. There’s no separating the two brothers, is there?