He additionally stated he’s struggling throughout the pandemic, with the bubble system adopted amid sport’s restart laborious to deal with.
“So I am grateful for those closest to me serving to me to maintain a stability, even when it is simply via [sic] textual content, telephone or FaceTime.
“I assume what I am attempting to say is, it is by no means a foul factor to ask for assist in the event you want it, or to inform any person how you’re feeling. Exhibiting your susceptible aspect would not make you weak, as a substitute, I like to think about it as an opportunity to turn out to be stronger.”
The Mercedes driver has received 5 of the seven races because the sport returned with a rescheduled calendar after lockdown and is presently in Monza for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
When requested about his feedback on loneliness and psychological well being, Hamilton stated he was simply attempting to inform his followers the reality.
“I believe as opponents, it is not the very first thing you consider doing, being open and expressing your self,” he instructed reporters throughout a video press convention.
“However I believe it is actually vital, extra vital than what’s taking place right here.”
Hamilton is just two wins away from equaling his hero Michael Schumacher’s all-time report of 91 profession wins.
