Lewis Hamilton supports Naomi Osaka in decision to withdraw from French Open

Formula 1 is a sport that involves a lot of media presence. For many drivers, it is difficult to cope with so much attention.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed his experiences of facing the media for the first time and how he was never guided on how to deal with the situation.

This comes after tennis player, Naomi Osaka‘s refusal to take part in press conferences citing her mental health.

The Mercedes driver has expressed support for his fellow sportsperson.

Lewis Hamilton. Source: https://talksport.com/

Hamilton talks about his first media experience

At a press conference, Hamilton revealed what exactly happened during his first-ever media experience.

“I remember when I got into F1 the team had PR. I was never prepared for being in front of a camera, I was never guided as to what to look out for and helped to navigate through that,” he said.

“So you just learn through the mistakes and it’s incredibly nerve-wracking especially when you have all good intentions but people take advantage of it.”

Hamilton at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix. Source: monochrome-watches.com

Hamilton lends support to Osaka

Hamilton took to Twitter to show his support for Naomi. He also urged his fans to check up on their family and friends during these tough times.

“Mental health is not a joke, this is real and serious. This takes a lot of courage to do. Let’s all make sure Naomi knows she’s not alone. Today is a good day to check and ask your friends and loved ones how they are doing and let them know they are not alone,” he wrote.

The Brit has always been supportive of his fellow sportspersons and tries his best to motivate them.

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