Hamilton Reveals He Suffered Depression 'From Very Early Age'

Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 22:00

Mercedes F1 driver and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he suffered from depression from a very young age.

Many fans are familiar with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. He is the most successful racing driver in the history of Formula 1, winning seven Championships, 105 races, and 201 podiums.

However, the 39-year-old's path to success wasn't that easy, as he admitted in one of his latest interviews. Hamilton faced challenges that many are not aware of.

Everything that he went through made the seven-time World Champion who he is today. But on his way here, he also had to endure racism, bullying, and depression. Speaking to The Times, the Briton revealed:

"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. I spoke to one woman, years ago, but that wasn't really helpful. I would like to find someone today."

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Lewis Hamilton is one of the most open drivers when it comes to expressing their feelings. Even following his magical victory in Great Britain, he admitted he struggled with mental health, often seeing his best shot wasn't good enough.

"You're learning about things that have been passed down to you from your parents, noticing those patterns, how you react to things, how you can change those. So what might have angered me in the past doesn't anger me today. I am so much more refined."

Many dream of being an F1 driver, but those who manage to become F1 drivers and make it to the top often reveal that there are some significant downsides to this position.

The triple World Champion Max Verstappen also suggested in his latest Viaplay documentary that he has been facing immense pressure that he "wouldn't wish on anyone."