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.

Formula 1F1 drivers told not to use FIA platform for 'personal agendas' by president10/01/2023 AT 14:26 Hamilton’s fellow Brit, McLaren driver Lando Norris, has also spoken out against the planned changes. Now the 38-year-old Hamilton has added: “It doesn't surprise me. “But nothing will stop me from speaking on the things that I am passionate about and the issues that there are.

Ben Sulayem to step back from day-to-day F1 duties Domenicali says 'F1 will never put a gag on anyone' amid free speech debate “I feel the sport does have a responsibility to speak out on things and raise awareness on certain topics, particularly as we travel to all these places, so nothing changes for me.” Hamilton had a difficult year with Formula One chiefs last year as they regularly clashed over his decision to wear jewellery during races. “It would be silly to say that I would want to take penalty points for speaking out on things,” Hamilton continued. “But I am still going to be speaking my mind.