New Lewis Hamilton has a bulging savings account

Leonardo Panayiotou, a four-year-old go-karter at the same track Lewis Hamilton first made his mark, has received £15,000 in sponsorship to pursue his motor racing dream. Despite his tender age, Leonardo races a 60cc kart as speeds of up to 50mph. A consortium of sponsors spotted the youngster racing at Rye House Kart Raceway, in Hertforshire, and came forward with the money. His dad Jason said:

“He lives and breathes motor racing. He was born to drive. He’s even beginning to beat me now and I’ve been racing for 15 years. It’s a bit embarrassing.”