Lewis Hamilton Opens Up About Battle with Depression Amid Racing Career

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One champion, revealed his battle with depression starting from a young age, caused by the pressures of racing and bullying at school. He discussed his ongoing struggles with mental health, his journey towards maturity, and his efforts to find better mental health practices.

Lewis Hamilton, the celebrated seven-time Formula One champion, has revealed his long and arduous battle with depression, which started from an early age due to pressures from his racing career and school bullying. Speaking in an interview with The Times, the 39-year-old shared his struggles and how they have continued into adulthood.

"I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school. The bullying. I had no one to talk to," Hamilton expressed in the interview published on Saturday. He further elaborated on his mental health journey, stating that depression began affecting him at age 13 and continued to have challenging phases into his twenties.

Despite these struggles, Hamilton's career milestones include making history in 2007 as the first Black driver in Formula One and matching Michael Schumacher's record of seven championships in 2020. More mature now, Hamilton talks about the life lessons and self-reflection that have shaped him along the way.

Addressing his mental health, Hamilton has explored silent retreats and seeks effective therapy options for the future. Currently racing for Mercedes, Hamilton will join Ferrari next year. He remains focused on the championship, with the next race slated for Austin next month.

(With inputs from agencies.)