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Hamilton: As a dyslexic I struggled at school

Three times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is dyslexic and as a result had a tough time at school. The Mercedes driver made the revelation during an unique interview with children for the German newspaper Stuttgarter Zeitung. When asked about his childhood at school, meanwhile, the now 30-year-old revealed: 'As a dyslexic, I struggled. I also missed a lot of lessons on Fridays because I was racing on the weekends.' 'School was not a lot of fun for me,' Hamilton added. As for what he plans to do after his F1 career is over, he insisted: 'When I stop, I will get out of the racing world, that's for sure. 'I like children so I would like to build schools for poor kids,...
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