“My first World Championships was amazing, but it was really hard to absorb everything at my age. This weekend, and in my life… with my parents getting older, and us traveling a lot, spending time with family is a constant challenge.
“My nephew and niece are grown and not so cute anymore, but I brought them here this weekend and they were all… We all try to be there for each other, even when we’re far apart.
Facts & Figures: Hamilton’s record-breaking win comes 17 years after he claimed his 104th F1 victory.
“I know I’ve always had their support, but to see them there and share this experience… they wanted to go to my last race, my last British Grand Prix with this incredible team that’s been incredible to us.
“I mean, Mercedes [have] “Of course they’ve supported me since I was 13, and it definitely means the most to have them there and to be able to share with them.”
Hamilton detailed the mental struggles he had endured in the long stretch between his last two victories, and followed up his comments immediately after the race saying he “didn’t feel good enough”.
