Nicolas Hamilton: British Racing Driver
Nicolas Hamilton is a British racing driver and motivational speaker who shares practical lessons on resilience, disability inclusion, teamwork, and performing under pressure.
Quick Facts:
- British racing driver competing with cerebral palsy.
- Began professional racing in the Renault Clio Cup UK in 2011.
- First disabled driver to compete in the BTCC, making his debut in 2015.
- Joined Team VERTU for the 2026 BTCC season.
Formats:
- Moderated Q&A, Fireside Chats
Audiences:
- Business leaders, corporate teams, HR professionals, employee networks, inclusion groups, and motorsport audiences.
Outcomes:
- Explore practical approaches to resilience and maintaining focus under pressure.
- Recognize how accessibility and inclusive leadership support participation.
- Strengthen self-belief, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Travels from: London, UK
- **US Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
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Talent Short Bio
Nicolas Hamilton is a British racing driver and motivational speaker who competes with cerebral palsy using specially adapted controls. He began his professional racing career in 2011 and became the first disabled driver to compete in the British Touring Car Championship in 2015.
In 2026, he joined Team VERTU and earned his first Jack Sears Trophy success at the Snetterton race weekend. The younger brother of Lewis Hamilton, Nicolas has developed his own career and perspective on ambition, preparation, and perseverance.
His keynotes explore resilience, inclusion, leadership, and high-performance mindset. Drawing on experiences inside and outside motorsport, he encourages audiences to challenge assumptions, respond constructively to setbacks, and create environments where different capabilities are recognized and supported. His presentations suit leadership teams, corporate conferences, HR audiences, and employee networks.
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