Lewis Hamilton recalled that he wasn’t able to cry in front of his father Anthony Hamilton back when he was quite young.
Lewis Hamilton shares an extremely loving and close relationship with his father Anthony Hamilton. Mr Hamilton is often present at his son’s events, cheering him from the sideline. Additionally, both shared an extremely emotional moment after Hamilton Jr’s win at Silverstone in the 2024 season. However, the 39-year-old revealed that he couldn’t cry in front of his father in the past.
Lewis Hamilton was spotted hugging his father and crying after his British GP win after over almost 1000 days. This wasn’t the case in the past as Hamilton recalled the moment when he found out about Ayrton Senna‘s tragic death. The Briton recalled that moment and revealed that his father and he were working on his go-kart. Additionally, the 39-year-old went to his father and was bawling his eyes out back then.
I was with my dad, we were working on the go-kart. I remember going to the front and crying, bawling my eyes out.
Lewis Hamilton told thetimes.com
However, the seven-time world champion wasn’t able to express his feelings to the best back then. The seven-time world champion pointed out that he couldn’t cry in front of his dad. The reason for this was that Anthony Hamilton wasn’t the kind of person with whom Hamilton Jr. could cry freely.
I couldn’t cry in front of my dad, he was not that kind of guy.
Lewis Hamilton added
Lewis Hamilton revealed his father’s response to him facing bullying and racism
Lewis Hamilton is the only black driver in the history of Formula 1 and also in his junior karting days. As a result, the Briton has faced a lot of bullying and racism in the sport. However, his father was present as a motivator to remind him to perform well despite the odds. Hamilton Sr. would ask the 39-year-old to keep his head down and defeat the people on track as a response.
There was no escaping it. You experience it at school, in the parks, walking through town. I didn’t understand it and my parents never spoke to me about it. They never explained what was going on. My dad was just, ‘Keep your head down, hold it in, don’t say anything, just beat them on the track, that’s all you can do.
Lewis Hamilton noted
Formula 1 is continuing to grow in terms of racial equality and inclusivity. However, a lot of work is still pending to make everyone feel equal in the pinnacle of motorsport. The 39-year-old has continued his attempts to improve the sport on this front.