Lewis Hamilton has spoken candidly about his experience living with ADHD, disclosing how the condition impacts his everyday routine at home.
The 41-year-old seven-time world champion made the revelation in a video published on F1’s official YouTube channel, where all 22 drivers shared surprising personal facts ahead of this weekend’s season opener in Melbourne.
The Ferrari driver explained that he feels compelled to rearrange objects throughout his house before he can relax, a behaviour that leaves him feeling frustrated.
Hamilton described how items being out of place triggers an urge to correct their positioning.
“I’m ADHD. When I walk into a room in my house, I’m really moving all the books into a perfect position,” Hamilton said.
“And it really frustrates the life out of me when I see something off, like my lamp is tilted to the left.”
Lewis Hamilton has spoken candidly about his experience living with ADHD, disclosing how the condition impacts his everyday routine at home
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The British racing star went on to describe the extent of his compulsive behaviour.
“I walk into my house and I go around the whole house before I even sit down, rearranging everything,” he explained. “Then an hour’s gone by and I’m like: ‘Damn it, I didn’t even realise!'”
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ADHD is characterised by symptoms such as hyperactivity and difficulties with concentration.
Hamilton has previously revealed that cooking presents similar challenges, describing his experiences in the kitchen as “a disaster” because he must clean every utensil and surface before sitting down to eat his meal.
The behaviours Hamilton describes share characteristics with obsessive-compulsive disorder, a condition involving uncontrollable recurring thoughts and repetitive actions that sufferers feel driven to perform.
David Beckham, 50, has spoken publicly about his own struggles with OCD.
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The former England captain once explained: “I’ve got this obsessive-compulsive disorder where I have to have everything in a straight line or everything has to be in pairs.”
Hamilton enters the new campaign looking to rediscover his winning form following a difficult 2025 season in which he failed to secure a single victory.
The British driver holds the all-time record for Formula One race wins, having triumphed on 105 occasions throughout his illustrious career.
Despite this remarkable achievement, Hamilton finds himself in an extended period without a trip to the top step of the podium.
The 41-year-old will be hoping the Melbourne Grand Prix marks the beginning of a turnaround as he seeks to add to his unprecedented tally of victories.
