Lando Norris explains using Lewis Hamilton as an example of a mental health campaign

Lewis Hamilton has always advocated the right things in Formula 1. He’s never shy of voicing his or her opinion on issues such as inclusivity, sustainability, and mental health. McLaren driver Lando Norris has also recognized the impact the Mercedes driver has on himself and on Formula 1 as a whole.

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Norris explains Hamilton’s influence on the mental health discussion in Formula 1

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As reported by Motorsport, Norris stated that the seven-time world champion influenced him to use his platform to talk about mental health.

“It’s still something Lewis does very well because he’s been around for so long and so on. He used his fans, not in a bad way, but used them to make a difference and make an impact and things like that.

Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 31, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in the pole position pool via REUTERS / David W Cerny

It’s something I could do with Quadrant, about mental health, with some things I’ve done plus charities I’ve done on my streams. So I was able to use my fans and help them guide them and use them to influence things and hopefully for better reasons than not, ”said Norris.

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Norris was quick to say that he’s feeling more confident this season as he’s fighting at the top. He also said that while he doesn’t fear a driver in F1, he feels the pressure when he sees Hamilton behind him.

“The fight is with Mercedes and it is Lewis who may be putting a little more pressure on you,” said Norris.

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Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 19, 2021, McLaren’s Lando Norris during a press conference before the Monaco Grand Prix || REUTERS

“I don’t think the fact that it was Lewis changes everything, and it’s like, ‘Oh my god, what do I have to do now?’ But it makes a very small difference because you know he’s one the best is a driver in the world and ever in Formula 1, ”said the McLaren driver.

Lando earned Lewis Hamilton praise for his performance with the Mercedes driver. Hamilton called Norris “such a good driver” during one of their battles on the track.

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