Formula 1 drivers get a lot of attention as soon as they are on the grid. For some, it is difficult to cope with media pressures from a young age. Lewis Hamilton shares his experience as he was never run in his early years at McLaren. And how to address such issues when facing the media.
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Hamilton comes to support the athlete Naomi Osaka. The tennis player faced a lot of backlash for not attending the press conference as it was affecting her mental health. The Mercedes driver applauds her for speaking up and supports her.
Lewis Hamilton shares his first experiences with the media
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Speaking at the press conference, Hamilton said, as quoted by RaceFans, “I remember when I got into F1 the team had PR. I was never prepared to be in front of a camera, I was never guided about what to look for and never helped myself to find my way around. “
Formula 1 F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 6th 2021 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes during an FIA / Handout press conference on REUTERS
So you just learn from the mistakes and it’s incredibly nerve-wracking, especially when you have good intentions but people take advantage of it, ”said Hamilton.
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The Mercedes driver comes to the young tennis player Naomi Osaka. to support
The Mercedes driver came to show his support for Osaka who shared an emotional post about her mental health. Hamilton did not hesitate and gave her a strong message. To help through these difficult times.
Mental health is not a joke, this is real and serious. This takes a lot of courage. Let’s all make sure Naomi knows she is not alone. Today is a good day to check out and ask your friends and loved ones how they are and let them know that they are not alone. https://t.co/2ytC6k1hHd
– Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) June 1, 2021
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Lewis wrote, “Mental health is not a joke, it is real and serious. This takes a lot of courage. Let’s all make sure Naomi knows she is not alone. Today is a good day to check out and ask your friends and loved ones how they are and let them know that they are not alone. “
Hamilton has always shared motivational messages with other athletes and colleagues on the grid. He always supports the show and urges it to come back stronger.
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