JAKARTA - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton admitted that he was mentally affected when he appeared at the Mexico GP on Sunday, October 30. This was due to ridicule from the audience after he finished behind Max Verstappen.
Hamilton, who holds the seven-time world title, admitted that he was impressed by the large number of spectators who attended the Autodromo Circuit Hermanos Rodriguez. However, the presence of the audience made him awkward because of the jokes that were thrown during the race.
"The audience here is amazing, but it definitely feels a little awkward and makes the mentality a little depressed this time because it is squeezed every day," Hamilton said as quoted by AFP, Tuesday, November 1.
"But, however I really love Mexico and the people here and the really amazing racing event this weekend," he added.
His experience in Mexico reminds of a similar incident Hamilton experienced in Austin, Texas, the previous week when Verstappen was ridiculed by spectators.
On the other hand, earlier this week Hamilton was reportedly ready to start talks about contract extensions. Hamilton is ready to sit behind the Mercedes wheel in a few years to continue racing until he turns four.
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