How difficult it can be for a child to take unnecessary hate for no fault of his own and still keep growing in life? That’s exactly what Lewis Hamilton did in his childhood. Moreover, Lewis has one of the closest bonds with his father, Anthony Hamilton. Still, when he faced any jabs at school or from anyone else out, the young man did not come to his father in tears. Perhaps Hamilton thought it may make him look weak in front of his dad.

As per Sports Illustrated, Lewis spoke on the recent On Purpose podcast about the same, revealing what his mindset was to hide his emotions. He stated, “I didn’t want my dad to think I was not strong.” The 7-time champion has also elaborated on his intense coping mechanisms as a little boy.

Hamilton cited how he would hold his tears back. Even if he had emotions overwhelming inside, the young man would just suck it up and be in a quiet place. It may have been a norm for a grown-up man. But to show this level of solidarity and strength of swallowing your emotions as a child was unreal from Lewis.

This certainly is not healthy as Hamilton realized later in life. The Mercedes legend also told how racing was the medium through which he channelized his emotions.

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Nonetheless, it was this tough period that made Lewis Hamilton an absolutely fierce personality today. The Briton is always pleasant to speak with. But if someone crosses his path unceremoniously, Lewis won’t fear giving it back. Perhaps it is the solidarity lessons from his father Anthony that made him what he is today.

Anthony Hamilton – The Source of Emotional Strength for Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton may have become a multiple F1 champion. But he still knows how invaluable his father Anthony is to his life. Without his dad, Lewis may be lacking a huge pillar of his success. When few people backed him in the junior racing categories, Anthony Hamilton stood behind his son like a force.

And after all these years, he still does the same for Lewis. Thus, when Hamilton suffered a gut-wrenching title loss in 2021, it was his dad again being there for him. Often, we have seen Lewis and his dad sharing a good emotional moment together after his multiple wins in F1.

Though, on the night of December 12, 2021; it was a somber but heart-touching sight to watch. Anthony was trying to console Lewis after a dramatic final showdown at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton was utterly close to sealing a record-breaking 8th world title. But, a late safety car denied him the opportunity as Max Verstappen took his maiden crown.

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Still, from his childhood days to the latest highs and lows of Lewis’s F1 career; Anthony Hamilton has been the constant for the Briton. And even going ahead in the future, this status quo shall remain. What do you think of Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his dad?