Lewis Hamilton looked very fatigued and unwell when he got out of his car at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and during the podium celebration. Here are the updates on his condition.
Lewis seemed to be gasping for air at points, and even though he managed to give the post-race interview and be at the podium celebration, he later missed out on the media sessions.
Mercedes has provided an update on his condition via their social media channels.
“[Lewis Hamilton] is currently seeing the team doctor, suffering from fatigue and mild dizziness,” wrote the team.
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UPDATE 1: Toto Wolff was asked about Lewis’ condition while talking to the media and had this to say:
“I haven’t spoken to him yet. The doctor is with him,” said the Austrian.
“I think you can just relate to the heat out there and the race that he had with tonnes of overtaking, that is exhausting. I think he should be alright but better to be safer than sorry.”
UPDATE 2: Lewis has joined the post-race press conference and provided an update on his condition. He said he feels “okay”.
UPDATE 3: Mercedes released a video of Lewis updating fans on his health.
UPDATE 4: Mercedes Technical Director Mike Elliott provided an update on Lewis’ condition a few days after the race and explained what led to his health issue.