Lewis Hamilton says he is changing his name to include mother’s surname because he doesn’t understand why women take husband’s name after marriage

Seven-time Method one champion, Lewis Hamilton has introduced that he’s altering his surname to incorporate his mom’s maiden title as a result of he doesn’t ‘actually absolutely perceive the entire concept that when folks get married the girl loses her title’.

The F1 star mentioned he intends to include his mom Carmen’s maiden title, Larbalestier alongside Hamilton.

Talking forward of the brand new Method One season which begins in Bahrain on Sunday, Hamilton, 37, mentioned: ‘I’m actually pleased with my household’s title. My mum’s title is Larbalestier and I’m nearly to place that in my title.

‘I don’t actually absolutely perceive the entire concept that when folks get married the girl loses her title and I actually need my mum’s title to proceed on with the Hamilton title.’

Requested when he anticipated the change would happen, Hamilton replied: ‘Hopefully quickly. We’re engaged on it.’

Born Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, Hamilton grew up within the Hertfordshire city of Stevenage to folks Anthony and Carmen.

Hamilton’s dad and mom separated when he was two, after which he lived together with his mom and older half-sisters, Samantha and Nicola, till he was twelve.