'Family means everything to me': Newly single Lewis Hamilton reveals why body art is dedicated to his loved ones.. as he poses shirtless for new cover shoot

                             

His new Mercedes deal could be worth in excess of £27million a year, but as Lewis Hamilton reflects on a hugely successful racing career he admits his loved ones come before anything else.

The Formula 1 ace, currently single following a difficult split from long-term girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, revealed his devotion to those closest to him is reflected in the numerous tattoos etched across his body.

Speaking to the April issue of Men’s Health, he said: ‘Family is everything for me, so I have “family” written on the top, across my shoulders.

                          
                   

‘“Faith”, obviously. And I have 'powerful beyond measure' written on my chest  it's a short bit I took out of a quote from the writer Marianne Williamson

He added: ‘On my back I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you.