Concern for Lewis Hamilton: "I've had mental and emotional problems for a long time"

Created: 04/01/2022 15:34

By: Marius Epp

Lewis Hamilton gives cause for concern in an Instagram post.

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion reveals "mental and emotional problems".

Monaco - Not an easy time for a series world champion who is used to driving at the front.

Lewis Hamilton* is lagging behind in the new Formula 1* season - and clearly: In the driver's ranking, the Brit is only in fifth place, his Mercedes is only a shadow of himself after the far-reaching rule changes.

The sporting crisis is apparently also reflected in Hamilton's psyche.

On Instagram *, the 37-year-old wrote a thoughtful and a little worrying text.

“It's been such a tough year so far with everything that's going on around us.

Hard to stay positive some days.

I've had mental and emotional problems for a long time," he admits.

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton complains about "mental and emotional problems"

The words in his Instagram story make it clear that Hamilton sometimes thought about retiring during the season break.

“Keeping on is a constant effort.

But we will keep fighting.

We have so much to do and so much to achieve,” he says combatively.

Lewis Hamilton has been looking down more often lately.

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The Mercedes* driver remains vague as to the exact reasons for his problems.

It shouldn't be a secret that the defeat in the memorable but also controversial World Cup final in Abu Dhabi affected him.

After that, he completely withdrew from social media for a good two months.

It is quite possible that the war situation in Ukraine or something else is also a burden - he would not be the only one.

Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton encourages fans - "You are not alone"

Hamilton encouraged his fans: "I'm writing to tell you that it's okay to feel the way you do.

You should know that you are not alone and that we will get through this.” He sent “love and light” to his followers.

The statement caused a stir in England, and the

still considers the superstar's resignation to be possible.

Tastelessness does the rest: During the race in Saudi Arabia, a marshal wished Hamilton an “accident like Grosjean”*.

If you or someone you know is suffering from an existential life crisis or depression, please contact the telephone counseling service on: 0800-1110111.

The Psychiatric Crisis Service for Munich and Upper Bavaria also offers help on 0180-6553000.

Further information can be found on the website www.kundendienst-psychiatrie.de.