GROWING up in the shadow of a world-famous sibling cannot be easy – least of all when that person is Lewis Hamilton. 

But according to his half-brother Nicolas, 32, the seven-world Formula 1 champion has supported him and his career at every turn… except for financially.

Lewis and Nicolas Hamilton have always been 'super close'
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Lewis and Nicolas Hamilton have always been ‘super close’Credit: Getty

Watching Lewis race as a youngster inspired Nicolas to get into motorsport
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Watching Lewis race as a youngster inspired Nicolas to get into motorsportCredit: instagram

Nicolas has been Lewis's plus-one for many star-studded and glamorous events
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Nicolas has been Lewis’s plus-one for many star-studded and glamorous eventsCredit: Getty
Recently, the 32-year-old hit out at claims his career in the British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) was being “bankrolled” by Lewis, who is reportedly worth £270million.

Nicolas also spoke out about developing an “all-consuming” gambling addiction in 2017 that lost him thousands of pounds and left him feeling suicidal.

To pay off his debts, he was forced to sell his “pride and joy” – a midnight blue Mercedes C63 gifted to him on his 24th birthday by Lewis.

Nicolas, who told The Times “gambling is no longer an issue” last week, has faced many struggles throughout his life