Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has had mental health problems since childhood

The British pilot Lewis Hamiltonseven-time Formula One world champion, revealed on Sunday that he has suffered throughout his life from mental health problems, stemming from the bullying he experienced as a child and the pressure of competition as an adult .

Hamilton, 39, made the confession in a newspaper interview ‘The Sunday Times’ who faced racism since his childhood in Stevenage (north London) and suffered from depression since his youth.

“I had depression from a young age.when I was about 13. I think because of the pressure of racing and the problems at school with bullying, I have no one to talk to,” said the seven-time F1 world champion, a category in which He holds the historical records for victories (105) and pole positions (104).

The pilot explains that he tried to treat his mental health problems with a therapist years ago, but it didn’t work, although he wants to try therapy again; and that he also attended silent retreats and read self-help books, such as ‘The 5 Love Languages’, by Gary Chapman.

Also, he said that the covid-19 pandemic prompted him to make “profound personal changes” and in addition to participating in various charitable, audiovisual and fashion projects, he also started meditate, something he does every day, after waking up at five in the morning and going for a ten-kilometer run to “clear his mind.”

Hamilton will join the team Ferrari (replacing Spaniard Carlos Sainz, who is leaving for Williams) at the end of this season, where he currently occupies sixth place in the World Championship; after a 12-year career with the Mercedes team, and is said to be at his best personal and professional moment.

“I am healthier than ever. I’m in a great moment, physically and mentally. “My reaction times are faster than young people and I think I’m a better driver than at 22. I’m young, energetic and relentless, but without subtlety or balance,” he concluded.