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Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is still suffering the effects of Covid-19, eight months on from first testing positive for the virus.
Hamilton, who finished third in Budapest following a thrilling 70-lap Hungarian Grand Prix, showed the first sign of concern when he needed assistance to step on to the podium.
While other drivers undertook various media responsibilities with rights holders, Hamilton was attended to by a Mercedes team doctor where he reached the conclusion he is likely suffering from Long Covid.
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he could still be suffering from Long Covid after eight months
The Brit charged through the pack to bag third in Hungary and re-take the championship lead
Media members were told the seven-time champion was suffering from ‘fatigue and mild dizziness’ before he later appeared coughing and spluttering in his seat to explain the state of his conditioning.
Asked if his fatigue issue is related to the Covid-19 diagnosis which ruled him out of last season’s Sakhir Grand Prix, Hamilton said: ‘I haven’t spoken to anyone about Long Covid but I think it is lingering there.
‘I remember the effects of when I had it and training has been different since then. The level of fatigue that you get is different and it’s a real challenge.
‘I’m trying to keep training and preparing as best I can. Who knows what it is today? Maybe hydration. I don’t know but it was definitely different.’
Hamilton was feeling dizzy after stepping out the car and had blurred vision on the podium
Hamilton went on to explain that he 'had something similar at Silverstone
