Hamilton struggles with emotional issues: 'Hard to stay positive'

Lewis Hamilton has given an insight into his state of mind. The Formula One driver appears to have been struggling with mental and emotional issues, but is now sharing this with the outside world because he knows many people feel this way.

Hamilton has expressed his views on more issues than just Formula One on numerous occasions. The Brit is involved in several projects to make a difference in the world and so he also cares a lot about what is happening in the world. On Instagram, the Mercedes driver shared a candid story about his state of mind.

Emotional Hamilton

''It's been a tough year with everything happening around us. It's hard to stay positive. I've had a hard time mentally and emotionally for a long time. To keep going is a constant effort, but we have to keep fighting, because there is still so much to do and achieve,'' the seven-time world champion is candid in his Instagram Story.

''I'm writing this because I want to tell you that it's okay to feel this way. Know that you are not alone in this and that we will get through it together. A friend of mine reminded me today, 'You are so powerful and you can push for anything.' We can accomplish anything if we put our minds to it. Let's remember to live in gratitude to be able to grow one more day,'' the Mercedes driver concluded.