Formula 1 legend, Lewis Hamilton, is heading Down Under for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, and we’re hoping his mother is also coming to celebrate so we can see another cute pic of the two.
In recent months, Lewis has been rumoured to be dating American reality television star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian. However, in a recent post on Instagram, he said his “first love” was his mother. So sweet!
Lewis was born on 7 January 1985 to Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Larbalestier. His parents separated when he was two years old, and have since remarried. The race driver grew up with his mother, but the extended family remained close his entire life. In fact, Lewis frequently shares tributes to both his mother and stepmother on his socials.
Here are all the sweetest moments between Lewis Hamilton and his mother
Birthday post, 2025
On Linda’s 70th birthday in 2025, Lewis wrote a lengthy tribute to his mother, where he referred to her as “the first love of my life” and called her his “everything”.
“To the first love of my life, my mum. I am endlessly honoured and proud to be your son. The love you’ve given me since the moment I took my first breath has been my reason to live. Thank you for your beautiful heart, for lifting me and everyone around you with your smile, your strength, and your kindness. I am forever grateful and love you more than words could ever express.”
“To share this life with you is the greatest gift one could ever ask for. Happy 70th Birthday Mum. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our days together: to laugh with you, cry with you, and adventure through life by your side. You are my everything. Love you always.
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Fiorano Circuit, 2025
As Lewis Hamilton waved to the crowd during his first official days as a Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver, his mother, Carmen, took some photos of her son. She looked so proud as she took some snaps of him as she stood next to the official press photographers!
Mother’s Day 2024
On Mother’s Day 2024, Lewis shared some behind-the-scenes photos of his mother on the racing track at her first car launch. He even got her to put on a helmet and get on the track!
“Happy Mother’s Day, mum. After all these years she came to her first car launch, and naturally had to get out on track 😂 I’m forever grateful for your love, support, sacrifice. Thank you for being here for me no matter what. Thank you for everything ❤️”
Birthday post, 2023
In November 2023, Lewis shared a sweet selfie of himself and his mother for her birthday. Writing, “Happy birthday mum, love you always ❤️”
Mother’s Day 2023
In 2023, Lewis wished both his mother and his stepmother a Happy Mother’s Day.
“Growing up with a Mum and a step Mum who have always supported me is such a gift. No matter what happened in school or on the track, the amount of love and care never changed. Making them both proud is one of my top achievements, so I’ll do everything I can to make them proud today. Happy Mother’s Day to them and all amazing Mums out there.”
Mother’s Day, 2022
On Mother’s Day 2022, Lewis shared a behind-the-scenes look at him and his mother going to his knighting ceremony the year before. He was knighted by the then-Prince Charles at Windsor Castle. It was during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns, so the two are wearing face masks.
In his post, Lewis wrote:
“Happy Mother’s Day. Here’s me and my Mum back in December, having a much needed day together. Seeing her proud of me that day was truly the best feeling in the world. The look she gave me as my name was called to go up for the ceremony will stay with me forever. Nothing else mattered in that moment. Happy Mother’s Day, Carmen Larbalestier, and to all the great mums out there.”
Mother’s Day, 2022
Lewis also wished his stepmother, Linda, a Happy Mother’s Day as well!
“Without her, I wouldn’t be the man I am today,” he wrote in his post. “I sure as hell wouldn’t be racing. She’s been with me since the beginning and put everything into my future. When you see me you see her. Making her proud is truly one of the best feelings in the world.”
IWD, 2021
On International Women’s Day 2021, Lewis shared a carousel of “powerful women” who helped shape the world. Along with civil rights activist Rosa Parks, prominent businesswoman Mellody Hobson, tennis legend Serena Williams, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, he included a photo of his mother.
He wrote: “Today I’m celebrating all of the powerful women who have helped shape the world we live in today. I will always be grateful for the sacrifices they have made and the challenges they’ve overcome. Today and every day I am grateful to have grown in their light.”
Birthday post, 12 November, 2020
On Carmen’s Birthday, Lewis shared a carousel of images of them together. He captioned it: “I want to take a moment to celebrate my mum today. Since the day you brought me into this world you showered me with love, showed me the importance of empathy, compassion and caring for others. The unconditional love you’ve shown me is unmatched and I feel so lucky to have a mother as wonderful as you. You are the best part of me. Happy Birthday mum, I hope you have the best day.”
International Women’s Day, 2018
One of Lewis’s first posts on his Instagram page was a tribute to his mother, Carmen, on International Women’s Day. In the photo, his mother is sitting on the ground with a tiger cub in her lap!
He wrote:
“Happy International Women’s Day to all the women across the world. I have such admiration for what women have been achieving, for making a stand and for constantly breaking down barriers. Continue to shine your beautiful light and do not let anybody particularly a man tell you you can’t do or be something. Picture attached is the one and only and most important women in my life, my mum❤️”
Time 100 Gala, 2016
Carmen was Lewis’s date to the 2016 Time 100 Gala in New York City. The two looked fabulous, in matching diamond encrusted dress and suit.
World Drivers Championship, 2017
This special moment between Lewis and his mother was captured just after he won his fourth World Driver’s Championship title in Mexico.
