Nothing will stop me speaking out, says Hamilton
LONDON : Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton vowed on Wednesday to continue speaking out despite Formula One's governing body clamping down on drivers making 'political' statements.
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Back to black: Mercedes look to return to the top with livery ode to 2021 season
Mercedes-AMG have reverted to a black livery for the new Formula 1 season as they bid to return to the summit of Grand Prix racing in 2023.
Mercedes confident of providing Lewis Hamilton winning car after forgettable 2022 season
Mercedes revealed they have started contract negotiations with Lewis Hamilton and are determined to give the seasoned driver a winning car when the new season begins next month.
Talks over new Lewis Hamilton contract with Mercedes underway
Lewis Hamilton has started negotiations with Mercedes over a new deal.
Wolff says Mercedes have started contract talks with Hamilton
LONDON : Mercedes have started contract extension talks with seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and age will not be a factor in the negotiations, team boss Toto Wolff said on Wednesday.
F1 drivers should not be treated like school children – Lando Norris tells FIA
Lando Norris had told the FIA that Formula One drivers should not be treated like school children and hopes the sport’s governing body will be pressured into a U-turn over its decision to ban them from making political statements.
Norris: F1 drivers should be treated as schoolchildren
Lando Norris had told the FIA that Formula One drivers should not be treated like school children and hopes the sport's governing body will be pressured into a U-turn over its decision to ban them from making political statements. F1's governing body has updated its rules to prevent "political, religious or personal" comments being said without prior approval. The FIA's controversial clampdown comes after drivers - including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the recently-retired Sebastian Vettel - have spoken out on issues such as racism, diversity and the environment in recent seasons.
Governing Body FIA Bans 'Political Statements' From Motorsports
The FIA has cracked down on competitors making "political, religious and personal statements or comments" in its updated rules for motorsports next season. The governing body's International Sporting Code (ISC) now deems "the general making and display of political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality promoted by the FIA" an offence. The FIA governs Formula One, world rally and endurance world championships.