Lewis Hamilton has announced his decision to have a new name.

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The Formula One driver shall add his mother's maiden name to his identity.

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The racing ace would officially be known as Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Larbalestier Hamilton.

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Hamilton's parents divorced when the racer was two-years-old.

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The F1 star was mainly raised by his father and stepmother.

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The seven-time world champion also supported the notion of female drivers.

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