September 23rd 2025.
It was a frightening moment for Nicolas Hamilton, brother of Formula 1 legend Sir Lewis Hamilton, when his car suddenly burst into flames at Silverstone over the weekend. Despite the scary situation, Hamilton remained surprisingly calm as he quickly made his escape from the burning vehicle.
The incident occurred during the opening race of the penultimate round of the British Touring Car Championship on Sunday. Hamilton, who has cerebal palsy, was 18 laps in when he was forced to pull over his Un-Limited Motorsport Cupra Leon due to the underside of the car catching fire. Within seconds, the entire car was engulfed in flames.
Given Hamilton's disability, it can take him longer to get out of the car, making the situation even more worrisome. However, he managed to escape unaided and emerged from the incident unscathed. Hamilton later took to Instagram to share a photo of the dramatic moment, saying, "What an amazing picture of a very disappointing & scary moment for me, my family & friends to start my Sunday at Silverstone. I was surprisingly very calm throughout the whole situation, trying to save the car from any further damage whilst keeping myself safe & I am so proud of myself on how I handled the situation."
Unfortunately, it was a bad day for the Hamilton brothers as Lewis finished in eighth place at the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and was criticized for his behavior towards his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, Nicolas made a stunning return to motor racing this year after a 20-month break, but the damage from the fire forced him to withdraw from the remaining two races of the day. He has cast doubt on whether he will return for the final round of the BTCC on October 5, saying, "After the fire, there is a question mark on whether I will be driving for the last round of the season at Brands Hatch next weekend."
Despite the challenges he faced, Hamilton expressed his gratitude to everyone who has supported him on his journey. He also acknowledged the progress he has made this year in the BTCC and said, "I personally feel I have been driving the best I EVER have driven in the BTCC to date & I am so proud of my progress this year."
Although Hamilton is currently last in the standings, his presence on the grid has been an inspiration for disabled motor racing fans around the world. In 2025, he returned to racing after taking a break and has continued to receive support from his brother Lewis on race weekends. Born two months prematurely and diagnosed with spastic diplegia at 18 months old, Hamilton has defied the odds and become a role model for many. Lewis has always been proud of his brother and has said, "My brother, who I'm incredibly proud of, continues to be such a great voice...He stands for so much and I'm very proud and excited."
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