Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his lifelong battle with mental health during his childhood and the highs and lows of his racing career. During an incredibly open interview with The Times,

Hamilton is the only Black man to race in F1, where he’s accrued more than 105 victories. After 12 years driving for Mercedes, he will make the move to Ferrari at the end of this current season.

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton battled with depression for years from an early age as he dealt with the pressure of pursuing a career in motor racing and faced bullying at school, the 39-year-old told The Times in an interview.