F1 champ Lewis Hamilton wants to change his name

The seven-time Formula One champion _ full name Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton _ plans to include ``Larbalestier'' as a third middle name.

His father Anthony and mother Carmen divorced when he was a child.
``I am really proud of my family's name. My mum's name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name,'' Hamilton said while preparing for the season's opening grand prix this weekend in Bahrain.

``I don't really fully understand the whole idea that when people get married the woman loses her name and I really want my mum's name to continue on with the Hamilton name.''

The process won't be done in time for the race this weekend.
``Hopefully soon,'' he said. ``We are working on it.''