Hamilton given two-race exemption on jewellery requirements

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.

FIA race director Niels Wittich reminded the drivers on Friday that as of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix jewellery and underwear would both form part of the pre-race scrutineering.

In his notes, he wrote that the wearing of jewellery underneath flame-resistant clothing “can reduce the protection afforded by this equipment” while it can also hinder medical interventions.

That set him on a collision course with Hamilton, a driver decked out in piercings.

And the Mercedes driver was defiant when he faced the media in Miami on Friday morning, saying: “If they stop me, then so be it. We’ve got a spare driver.”

Lewis Hamilton blinging. Says FIA crackdown on jewelry is a "step backwards" for F1, sounds like he's going to continue wearing jewelry while racing #f1miamigp pic.twitter.com/Iu5srl1WqO

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However, he later removed his ear piercings before being handed a two-race exemption for his nose stud.

According to reports the seven-time World Champion met with the FIA and the medical delegates to discuss the matter and, as he proved he isn’t able to simply remove at least a nose stud, he was given until the Monaco Grand Prix to fully comply with the rules.

Sky Sport’s Craig Slater claims there “will be further