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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony Hamilton set for official position in FIA's Young Driver Development programme
Image credit: Getty Images Lewis Hamilton is in Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, where he will be driving a Ferrari on its home ground for the first time. In a new development, his father, Anthony Hamilton , is set to receive an official role in the FIA next month. He has been working on the young driver programme for the past 18 months and seems to have impressed FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem with his efforts. Anthony Hamilton to get an official role in FIA As reported by The Times, Anthony Hamilton has been working in an advisory capacity at the FIA over the last 18 months, but his role will become official during the FIA conference in Macau next month. There, the governing body will officially launch the FIA's Young Driver Development Pathway. The programme nurtures young drivers from the grassroots level, aiming to guide them into becoming professional race drivers. quoted a spokesperson as saying that Anthony Hamilton had "provided invaluable insights into an area he is very familiar with". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo Anthony Hamilton mentored Lewis Hamilton from a young age and was his manager until 2010. Lewis lived with his mother until he was 12, then moved in with his father, who worked in the IT sector. His father bought him a go-kart when he was a child and worked tirelessly to support his racing ambitions. Lewis Hamilton will be racing in a Ferrari on the team's home ground for the first time at Imola. He said it was business as usual for him to race on a track, though it may feel different once he arrives in front of the home crowd. 'Of course, when I see the Tifosi, when I see people in the crowds, it probably will become more of a realisation that they're actually looking at me this time as opposed to me out in a different car,' he said, as per Also Read: Unwell Charles Leclerc skips media day ahead of Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, expected to race Hamilton is yet to secure a podium this season in the main Formula 1 championship. However, he did win the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix. He will definitely be aiming to reach the podium in Imola, Ferrari's home ground. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem backs Lewis Hamilton's father for FIA role
Anthony Hamilton (left), father of Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (right), has been advising FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on young driver development. PHOTO: AFP IMOLA, Italy - Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony is set for an official role at Formula One's governing body after advising FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on young driver development, it emerged on May 15. The details were first reported by the Times newspaper and confirmed as correct by a spokesman for the International Automobile Federation (FIA) at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The FIA's Young Driver Development Pathway, relating to grassroots development and the protection of young drivers from unethical managers or agents, is set to be launched at the governing body's conference in Macau in June. Ben Sulayem is expected to stand for a second four-year term in December, with Spaniard Carlos Sainz - a two times rally champion whose son and namesake races for Williams - considering standing against the Emirati. Any candidate, and others could emerge, would need to run with a list of nominated vice-presidents with two from Europe and one each from the remaining five regions. Anthony Hamilton's alignment with Ben Sulayem would appear to remove his name from those who might support an alternative candidate. Seven times world champion Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver who moved from Mercedes to Ferrari in January, has had a difficult relationship with Ben Sulayem but Anthony has not been part of his management team for some years. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Ben Sulayem backs Hamilton's father for FIA role
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Qualifying - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 15, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton father Anthony before practice. REUTERS/Mark Peterson/File Photo IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) -Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony is set for an official role at Formula One's governing body after advising FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on young driver development, it emerged on Thursday. The details were first reported by the Times newspaper and confirmed as correct by a spokesman for the International Automobile Federation (FIA) at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The FIA's Young Driver Development Pathway, relating to grassroots development and the protection of young drivers from unethical managers or agents, is set to be launched at the governing body's conference in Macau in June. Ben Sulayem is expected to stand for a second four-year term in December with Spaniard Carlos Sainz -- a two times rally champion whose son and namesake races for Williams -- considering standing against the Emirati. Any candidate, and others could emerge, would need to run with a list of nominated vice-presidents with two from Europe and one each from the remaining five regions. Anthony Hamilton's alignment with Ben Sulayem would appear to remove his name from those who might support an alternative candidate. Seven times world champion Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver who moved from Mercedes to Ferrari in January, has had a difficult relationship with Ben Sulayem but Anthony has not been part of his management team for some years. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Ben Sulayem backs Hamilton's father for FIA role
Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 15, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS/Florion Goga IMOLA, Italy - Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony is set for an official role at Formula One's governing body after advising FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on young driver development, it emerged on Thursday. The details were first reported by the Times newspaper and confirmed as correct by a spokesman for the International Automobile Federation (FIA) at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The FIA's Young Driver Development Pathway, relating to grassroots development and the protection of young drivers from unethical managers or agents, is set to be launched at the governing body's conference in Macau in June. Ben Sulayem is expected to stand for a second four-year term in December with Spaniard Carlos Sainz -- a two times rally champion whose son and namesake races for Williams -- considering standing against the Emirati. Any candidate, and others could emerge, would need to run with a list of nominated vice-presidents with two from Europe and one each from the remaining five regions. Anthony Hamilton's alignment with Ben Sulayem would appear to remove his name from those who might support an alternative candidate. Seven times world champion Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver who moved from Mercedes to Ferrari in January, has had a difficult relationship with Ben Sulayem but Anthony has not been part of his management team for some years. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
