Nicolas Hamilton was once pushed through the Formula 1 paddock in a wheelchair by his older brother, Lewis Hamilton. Years later, he stood on the podium in the British Touring Car Championship, one of the toughest racing series in the world. Born with cerebral palsy, Nic had to fight for every step, every opportunity, and every chance to prove he belonged in motorsport. Once the visor came down, he wasn't seen for his disability, he was judged as a racing driver.
In Chapter 410 of the Gypsy Tales Podcast, Nic opens up about growing up with cerebral palsy, the Hamilton family's parenting, his relationship with Lewis, dating and self worth, overcoming a gambling addiction, the financial reality of racing, earning his first BTCC podium, and what's next in 2026. This is one of the most honest and inspiring conversations we've ever had.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:04:02 Welcome Nicolas Hamilton to the podcast
00:15:01 Showing Whats Possible With a Disability
00:19:47 Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy
00:22:29 AG1 Ad
00:23:31 Understanding Cerebral Palsy
00:30:23 The Hamilton Family's Parenting Style
00:40:30 Realising I Had a Disability
00:50:16 Coming to Terms With My Disability
00:56:04 Nicolas's Time in a Wheelchair
01:06:20 Dating With a Disability
01:16:00 Where Nicolas' Racing Career Began
01:32:33 Fist Handwear Ad
01:33:58 The Cost of Being a Race Car Driver
01:38:36 Dealing With Self-Worth
01:40:07 Nic's Relationship With Lewis Hamilton
01:46:29 Overcoming a Gambling Addiction
02:03:55 Becoming One of the World's Best Racers
02:07:55 Nicholas Hamiltons First BTCC Podium
02:20:28 Motosport Ad
02:22:15 Learning to Accept the Hard Days
02:32:43 Nicolas' Key to a Healthy Relationship
02:56:19 Nicolas Hamilton's 2026 Race Season
02:57:38 Lewis Hamiltons Path Back to Winning
03:01:47 Why I Love Video Games
03:09:10 Thanks for listening
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