Long Covid after he required medical attention in the wake of Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion drove superbly to race from last to third – later upgraded to second following Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification – and take the lead of the Formula One world championship following a frenetic race at the Hungaroring.
But Hamilton was visibly struggling after the 70-lap race. He was assisted on to the podium, and then appeared unable to summon the strength to hold his celebratory champagne bottle.