Touring: Nicholas Hamilton confirms ETCC programme

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Nicholas Hamilton, younger brother of Mercedes AMG Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton, has confirmed that he will compete in the European Touring Car Championship this year.

Hamilton 2nd, aged 20 contested the British Renault Clio Cup these past two seasons, claiming 14th place overall in 2011 at his debuts, and 21st last year.

He tested a Seat Leon last fall and started working on a project to contest the European Touring Car Championship.

His efforts paid off as Hamilton will be behind the wheel of a Seat Leon turbo of Spaniard team Baporo Motorsport this weekend in Monza, Italy.