Lewis Hamilton refuses to compromise over nose stud in jewellery row with FIA
Lewis Hamilton has told Formula One’s rulers that he will not remove his nose piercing for the rest of the season.
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Lewis Hamilton has told Formula One’s rulers that he will not remove his nose piercing for the rest of the season.
Lewis Hamilton has been outspoken on the F1's jewellery ban in place for this season and Toto Wolff feels the FIA president Mohammed bin Sulayem just needs to have more "dialogue" with the British racing superstar to find a resolution. Hamilton made a statement in his Friday press conference on the F1's jewellery ban by wearing three watches along with a number of rings and chains.
Sebastian Vettel says Lewis Hamilton is being “targeted” by F1’s jewellery ban but Jenson Button says it is there for a reason.
Lewis Hamilton and his fellow Formula One drivers face huge penalties for failing to comply with the FIA's strict jewellery rules. The Mercedes ace and the governing body are embroiled in a tense spat over accessories.
Lewis Hamilton has been given a two-race exemption to comply with the FIA’s jewellery ban after meeting with the FIA’s medical staff on Friday.
Jenson Button has backed the FIA's stance over jewellery as their clash with Lewis Hamilton rumbles on. New race director Niels Wittich has taken a stricter position on drivers not being allowed to wear jewellery than predecessor Michael Masi.
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he could rule himself out of this weekend's inaugural Miami Grand Prix in response to the FIA's ban on piercings and jewellery.
By Simon Evans and Alan Baldwin