Racing driver Hamilton to speak at BMF All Industry Conference

Nicolas (Nic) Hamilton, who overcame cerebral palsy to achieve his dream of becoming a professional racing driver, is the latest speaker to be announced for the BMF All Industry Conference next June.

Born with cerebral palsy that affected the movement of his leg muscles, Nic was told that he would never walk and would spend his life reliant on a wheelchair. Not one to be told he cannot do things, and determined to follow his dream to become a professional racing driver like his brother, Sir Lewis Hamilton, he endured years of gruelling training to walk unaided before embarking on his next challenge and realising his ambition to participate in the British Touring Car Championship.

Nic’s debut in 2015, using a fully adapted car with customised pedal positions and a hand clutch, made him the first disabled athlete to compete in the series.

BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “I’m delighted that Nic has agreed to speak at our All Industry Conference, where he will share his inspirational story and his belief that your ambition is limited only by your attitude.”

The 2025 BMF All Industry Conference is fully booked. For merchants or suppliers that haven’t secured a place, the BMF has a waiting list for the event. Please email june.upton@bmf.org.uk to be added to the waiting list for the event which takes place in Barcelona from 12-15 June 2025.

The BMF thanks headline sponsor, ACO, and key sponsors BMN, Breedon, Intact, Kerridge Commercial Systems, Knauf, Knauf Insulation, Marsh, Polypipe, Unilin and Velux. For full information on the Conference, please visit www.bmfconference2025.co.uk