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Lewis Hamilton says he has struggled mentally and emotionally

Lewis Hamilton says he has struggled mentally and emotionally

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has spoken about his mental and emotional struggles, saying in a social media post on Thursday that it was “hard some days to stay positive”.

The 37-year-old Briton assured fans on Instagram that they were not alone.

“It’s been such a tough year already with everything that is happening around us,” Hamilton said.

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“I have struggled mentally and emotionally for a long time, to keep going is a constant effort but we have to keep fighting, we have so much to do and to achieve.

“I’m writing to tell you it’s OK to feel the way you do, just know that you are not alone and we are gonna get through this.”

Hamilton missed out on a record eighth championship last year after a controversial final race of the season in Abu Dhabi that he had led until the last lap.

Lewis Hamilton on the grid ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Eric Alonso/Getty Images

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