“The first world championship was incredible, but it was really difficult to absorb it all at the age I was at. I think this weekend, and I think just within life… Your parents are getting older, we’re travelling so much, and time with family is a constant challenge.
“My niece and nephew are growing up and growing out of their cuteness, but I’ve had them here this weekend, and I think they’ve all… We all try to be there for each other, even at a distance.
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“I know I’ve always had their support, but to be able to see them there and share this experience… They wanted to be at my last race, the last British Grand Prix with this team that have been so incredible to us.
“I mean, Mercedes [have] obviously supported me since I was 13, so it’s definitely meant the most to have them there and to be able to share it with them.”
Hamilton then expanded on the mental struggles he has experienced over the lengthy spell between his last two victories, following up on immediate post-race comments that there were days he “didn’t feel good enough”.
