F1 star Lewis Hamilton still plans on speaking out on political issues despite new rules
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Lewis Hamilton promises 'nothing will stop me from speaking' amid FIA ban on political comments in F1
Lewis Hamilton has spoken out against the FIA’s plans to restrict the ability of Formula One drivers to express their views. The governing body has changed its rules ahead of the new season, banning drivers from making “political, religious or personal” comments. Ad The move follows Sebastian Vettel campaigning for climate change awareness, amongst other issues, and also Hamilton shining a frequent light on racism and diversity in the sport.
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Lewis Hamilton: Nothing will stop me speaking my mind
Lewis Hamilton has said he will continue to speak his mind on important societal issues regardless of the FIA's clampdown on political protests ahead of the 2023 Formula One season.
Nothing will stop me speaking out on the things that I'm passionate about, says Lewis Hamilton
Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton has categorically stated on Wednesday that he will continue to speak his heart out on the issues which are there and he is passionate about despite the fact that the sport's world body had made some amendments in its international sporting code relating to this public speaking on F1 platform.Hamilton, the most successful driver in the sport's history, has used the platform to highlight racial injustice, promote diversity and address a range of issues from the environment to human rights.The sport's governing body FIA updated its International Sporting Code last December requiring prior written permission to make or display "political, religious and personal statements or comments" at races.The move has been criticised by hosts of drivers as well as rights groups.
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.
‘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.