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F1 champ Lewis Hamilton plans to change his name

The seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton wants to change his name to add his mother's surname." I'm really proud of my family's name, Hamilton," said the 37-year-old ahead of the season's opening Grand Prix this weekend in Bahrain.

"I don't fully understand the idea that when people get married the woman loses their name. I really want my mum to continue on with the Hamilton name," he added.