Nicolas Hamilton

Limit Defier & Racing Driver

Nicolas Hamilton is a rising star of the British motorsport scene. In a notoriously competitive and tough sport, he has established himself as a potential future champion. An achievement in any context, but even more so for someone told as a child he would never walk.

"Nic is a prime example of ‘you can do anything if you put your mind to It’"

Topics

Breaking Down Barriers
Goal Setting
Overcoming Adversity - Learning from Continual Failure
Creating Relationships
Mental Health & Mind-set

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

Delivered in his genuine, down-to-earth, friendly manner, Nic’s personal story of motivation and facing down challenges make him a popular speaker at various events.

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In Detail

Born with Spastic Diplegia a form of cerebral palsy, which affects the movement of his leg muscles, Nic was initially a wheelchair user. He endured years of gruelling, painful training so that by the age of 17 he could walk completely unaided. A huge achievement in itself, but this was just the first part of his unwavering determination to become a racing driver. Not one to be told what he can and cannot do on the basis of his condition, Nic earned a seat in the highly competitive Renault Clio Cup, the entry level to touring car competition and the gateway to motorsport for many future successful drivers. After a high-profile first season, Nic moved to the European Touring Car Cup. Nic is the first disabled driver to compete in the British Touring Car Championship.

What he offers you

Nic talks candidly about the many challenges he has faced throughout his life, and the mind-set and techniques he has used to overcome them; and tailors his awe inspiring keynotes to include relevant lessons.