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Nicolas Hamilton secures his most competitive BTCC drive yet for 2026.
Nicolas Hamilton, the brother of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis, will compete in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship for Excelr8 Motorsport.
Hamilton has secured a competitive drive for the upcoming season, marking his return to BTCC after a sabbatical in 2024.
With his best finish of sixth place in 2023, Hamilton aims to be more competitive this season alongside teammates Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton.
As the first disabled driver in the BTCC, Hamilton races with a specially-modified car and is determined to give his best performance.
Joined by long-standing partner Draper Tools, Hamilton is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of the 2026 BTCC season.
Team VERTU and Excelr8 owner Justina Williams expressed excitement about working with Hamilton and supporting his goals, including aiming for a podium finish.
