Insights by IMI
Breaking Barriers with Nic Hamilton
In this episode of Insights by IMI, we sit down with British racing driver and EVTEC ambassador Nic Hamilton who shares his motorsport journey, highlighting determination, accessibility challenges, and inclusion shaping automotive’s future.
Nic Hamilton
Diagnosed at 18 months old with a condition that doctors believed would prevent him from walking and would progressively impair his eyesight, Nicolas has spent his life defying expectations. In 2011, Nicolas began competing, racing in the highly competitive Renault Clio Cup, marking his first step into motorsport with no prior racing experience. His dedication quickly proved that disability is no barrier to elite performance.
In 2015, he became the first disabled driver to compete in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), making history in one of the UK’s most prestigious racing series. Since then, he has continued to break records — securing his first BTCC points finish in 2020 and achieving a career-best P6 finish at Donington Park in 2023.
From wheelchair user to BTCC history-maker, Nicolas’ journey is a powerful example of resilience, ambition and redefining what is possible in elite motorsport.
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There's More to Motor
Through the IMI’s More to Motor campaign, employers, educators and partners are invited to play a direct role in closing the sector's perception gap, by sharing real stories, insights and opportunities that reflect the modern automotive workforce.
By showcasing careers that make the future smarter, safer and cleaner, and highlighting roles across digital, sustainability and advanced technologies, the sector can collectively challenge outdated assumptions, change perceptions, and attract the next generation of talent into automotive.
There's More to Motor