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.
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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.
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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.”