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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‘We should be able to say what we want’ – Lando Norris wants F1 U-turn on free speech
Lando Norris has called on Formula 1 to overturn their controversial plans to ban free speech for drivers. Several drivers have spoken out over the new rule that prohibits “personal, religious and political statements” without written consent, and the McLaren racer has joined Max Verstappen and Alex Albon in voicing his concerns. Ad «I feel there has been quite a bit of pressure and enough said to make a little bit of a U-turn,” explained Norris.
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 expects FIA U-turn on F1 drivers speaking out
WOKING, England : McLaren's Lando Norris expects Formula One's governing body to make a U-turn on a new rule change requiring drivers to get prior written permission before speaking out on "political" issues at races.
What Is Formula E? All You Need To Know Ahead Of Inaugural Race In India
Big-ticket motorsport action returns to India after a decade with Hyderabad becoming the 30th location to host a Formula E race. Here is all you need to know about the all-electric racing series ahead of its first race in India on Saturday.
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.
Ben Sulayem to step back from day-to-day F1 involvement
LONDON : FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told Formula One team bosses he will step back from the day-to-day running of the sport and leave it in the hands of professional managers instead.
FIA boss to step back from daily F1 management
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will step back from the daily management of Formula One, his organisation confirmed on Wednesday, as tensions between the sport and its governing body soar following controversies involving him.