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Hamilton: I was bullied, beaten so I went to karate

Lewis Hamilton continues to wear his heart on his sleeve in these trying times where racism has grabbed the headlines in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, the Formula 1 World Champion has garnered big support for his out-cry against injustices that have sparked violent demonstrations. In another revealing and heartfelt message to his social media followers, Hamilton recalled his own struggles growing up and the racial discrimination and bullying he experienced. The Mercedes F1 driver, wrote on Instagram,  'I’ve been reading every day to try to stay on top of everything that’s been happening in our fight against racism, and it’s brought back so many painful memories from my...
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