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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLewis Hamilton has paid tribute to his younger brother Nicolas after he secured his first ever motorsport podium. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLewis Hamilton has paid tribute to his younger brother Nicolas after he secured his first ever motorsport podium. Image: XPB Images<\/p>\n
Nicolas claimed victory in the Jack Sears Trophy category in the BTCC at Snetterton after a standout showing for EXCELR8 Motorsport.<\/p>\n
Nicolas, who has cerebral palsy, became the first disabled driver to compete in the BTCC when he debuted in 2015.<\/p>\n
His maiden podium came on the same day Lewis claimed his best result yet for Ferrari with second place at the Canadian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
The result from the younger Hamilton prompted an emotional response from the seven-time Formula 1 champion on social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cI could not be more proud of my brother Nicolas Hamilton,\u201d Lewis wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeeing the passion and emotion on his face as he stood on his first podium was such a beautiful moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us both to be on podiums on the same day was major. I called him the second the race ended.<\/p>\n
\u201cMotorsport is not built to be inclusive. There is little to no access for people with disabilities, and no support systems to level the playing field.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is something so many take for granted. Despite that, despite the barriers and the people who told him it wasn\u2019t possible, he never stopped.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe fought. He adapted. He proved them wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lewis also described his younger brother as an inspiration.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile he will always be my kid brother, I am profoundly proud of the leader, the athlete, and the man he has become,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe inspires me just as much as he inspires everyone watching his journey. No matter how hard it has been he has never given up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat he\u2019s achieved is massive and I\u2019m so happy for him. Love you bro, keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nicolas was emotional after securing the first silverware of his touring car career.<\/p>\n
\u201cI honestly cannot believe what has happened this weekend as I never expected to walk away from Snetterton as winner of the Jack Sears Trophy,\u201d said Nicolas, who finished 17th in the opener before back-to-back 16th place finishes to end the weekend.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy whole focus was on developing and improving myself, and to end the weekend up on the podium was the most amazing experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve always said that I wanted to win a trophy, but I didn\u2019t want to just be gifted it, and this weekend I feel like I earned it and deserved it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 34-year-old said the achievement marked the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not going to, but I could happily hang my boots, gloves and helmet up after this weekend knowing that I have achieved the dream of a little boy who was told he would never walk,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is for everyone who has stuck by me and supported me, and even those who have doubted me as it has only fuelled my desire to reach my goal.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor all those in the disabled community, hopefully this will provide further inspiration of what is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Contested between drivers yet to score a BTCC podium before the start of the season, the Jack Sears Trophy is named after the championship\u2019s inaugural title winner and remains one of the series\u2019 most respected honours.<\/p>\n