Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), opening up about the condition as he prepares for the new Formula 1 season.
The seven-time world champion is gearing up for his second full campaign with Ferrari after making the high-profile switch from Mercedes to Maranello last year.
Speaking candidly ahead of the 2026 season, Hamilton said: “I’m ADHD,” offering a brief but personal insight into a part of his life away from the track.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The seven-time world champion is getting ready for his second full season with Ferrari after his high-profile move from Mercedes last year.
Hamilton described his condition simply and candidly, saying: “I’m ADHD.”
Lewis Hamilton has shared some insights into his home-life habits, revealing a compulsion for order that many would recognize.
“When I walk into a room in my house, I’m really moving all the books into a perfect position,” he said. “And it really frustrates the life out of me when I see something off, like my lamp is tilted to the left. I walk into my house and I go around the whole house before I even sit down, rearranging everything. And then an hour’s gone by and I’m like: ‘Damn it, I didn’t even realise!'”
Although Hamilton has described himself as having ADHD, the behaviours he details — meticulous arranging and strong frustration when things are out of place — are more commonly associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), an anxiety-related condition. People with OCD experience recurring thoughts and feel compelled to repeat behaviours to relieve stress.
David Beckham, the former footballer, is another high-profile figure who has spoken openly about OCD. In a 2006 ITV interview, he 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. I’ll put my Pepsi cans in the fridge and if there’s one too many then I’ll put it in another cupboard somewhere… everything has to be perfect.”
Even within the F1 world, meticulous habits are not uncommon. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is known for lining up recording devices neatly before media briefings on race weekends, demonstrating that precision and order can be part of the paddock culture too.
Hamilton’s candid revelations offer a rare glimpse into the personal side of one of Formula 1’s most focused competitors.