Lewis Hamilton walks in the paddock prior to practice ahead of the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Photo via Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton once talked about how his school life affected his winning mindset in his racing career. He recalled how getting teacher complaint reports changed his mental makeup as a child.
Hamilton has shared about his struggles during childhood on several occasions. He has shared the story of facing difficulties in school, and also of the obstacles while moving up in the world of motorsport because of his color.
While speaking on Jay Shetty's podcast in January 2023, Lewis Hamilton recalled how he was terrified of receiving complaint reports from his teachers in school. He added that he was unsure whether teachers knew what each kid's life at home was like, and whether some had an abusive environment which could only get worse with these reports.
