Lewis Hamilton reveals battle with depression due to pressure of F1 racing

F1 ACE Lewis Hamilton revealed he has struggled with depression all his life due to pressure of racing. The seven-times world champ has had mental health difficulties since he was 13. He said: “I think it was the pressure of the racing and struggling at school — the bullying. “I had no one to talk to. I’d struggle initially to calm my mind.” The 39-year-old said he started waking at 5am to meditate in 2020 and has gone on silent retreats. He has a 10km run to clear his mind. He added “It’s a great way of getting in touch with myself, my inner feelings — understanding what I want to do.” Asked if he saw a therapist, the Mercedes driver said: “I spoke to one woman years ago — but that wasn’t very helpful. I’d like to find someone today.” Lewis — sixth in the F1 standings — said he is single but wants a family “one day”. He told The Sunday Times: “I wouldn’t be able to do what I do to the level I do it with that. “One of my best friends has just had a kid and I’m seeing how manic it is. “And my nieces and nephew are a handful. “There will be a time and a place for it and I can’t wait for that part. “But right now I have some work to do.”