Lewis Hamilton on the grid ahead of the 2024 F1 Singapore Grand Prix. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton recently talked about getting racially bullied in school and his hometown. He also shared what his father used to advise him when he faced such situations. Having experienced a tough childhood growing up, Lewis and his father, Anthony Hamilton, tried their best to get into motorsport, especially F1. However, they faced a lot of pushback because of their color.
Hamilton was one of the very few black drivers trying to make it in the sport. Even before starting his racing career, he used to get bullied and was made fun of in schools, kids' parks, etc.
In his interview with the Sunday Times, Hamilton shared how he was unable to escape the bullies who racially abused him. The seven-time world champion added that his parents did not explain what was happening, but his father always told him to endure it as much as possible and show his strength on the track.
