Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton revealed about his struggles with mental health throughout his life. He stated how he has been bullied at school and how talking about his career there is a constant pressure of racing. He had a troubled teenage time when he was battling depression. Not just bullying and depression being born to mixed-race parents he had experienced racism as a child growing up.
Hamilton while talking to The Sunday Times said “When I was in my 20s, I had some really difficult phases. I mean, I’ve struggled with mental health through my life. “(I’ve had) depression. From a very early age, when I was, like, 13. I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. The bullying. I had no one to talk to.”
He further told how during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 the Mercedes driver began walking at 5am for meditation before going to burn some calories with a running session.
“I would struggle initially to calm my mind,” he said. “But it’s a really great way of getting in touch with myself, my inner feelings, understanding what I can do," he added.
Hamilton was also asked if he ever took a medical help or visited a therapist to which he replied "I spoke to one woman, years ago, but that wasn’t really helpful. I would like to find someone today."
Hamilton to leave Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton's official debut with Ferrari in Formula 1 has been confirmed, following the FIA's announcement regarding the early season plans for 2025. Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013, stepping in for one of the greatest of the sport Michael Schumacher. He spent 12 years in Mercedes before aligning a deal with Ferrari. He will replace Carlos Sainz in Ferrari, Charles Leclerc signed a new contract with Ferrari last week and will be Hamilton's team-mate at Ferrari from next year. The seven-time world champion is the most successful driver in F1 history with 103 wins and 104 pole positions. The 39 year old will join Ferrari in 2025 following a reportedly $446 million deal.
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