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[Saba Sports News] Before the start of the 2026 season, seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton disclosed in an official video interview that he has ADHD. This revelation quickly became a hot topic both inside and outside the paddock as the new season approached. In a video released by the official F1 channel, 22 drivers were asked to share a personal fact that fans might not know. When it was Hamilton’s turn, he stated that he has ADHD and described some of his daily habits.
Hamilton mentioned that whenever he returns home, he often reorganizes items that are out of place in the room, such as arranging books or straightening lamps. Sometimes he finds himself going around the house to tidy these things up, and by the time he realizes it, an hour has passed. However, some fans pointed out that Hamilton’s described behaviors also resemble symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This anxiety-related condition often manifests as repetitive thoughts and actions, where individuals find relief from stress by repeating certain actions.
The editor believes that Hamilton, as a seven-time F1 world champion and an iconic figure in sports, talking openly about ADHD helps to reduce misunderstandings and stigma surrounding this neurodiverse condition. ADHD is often mistakenly seen as “lack of attention” or “laziness,” but Hamilton’s concrete examples (like repeatedly organizing items) illustrate that it is simply a neurodevelopmental condition that affects daily life, thereby enhancing public understanding.