Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton faces another jewellery row ahead of Miami Grand Prix weekend

Embattled Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton faces a new problem over a jewellery ban for drivers during races. Hamilton often wears jewellery, including to press conferences and around the race weekend, and he has been reminded at the Miami Grand Prix that drivers are not permitted to wear jewellery due to Formula One regulations. Ad/> Sky Sports is reporting that the FIA has insisted drivers wear fireproof underwear and do not wear jewellery.

The rule has been in place since 2005 but has not been brought up publicly until now, 12 years after Hamilton started to wear earrings to events. Miami Grand PrixFake beaches at Miami are ludicrous but demonstrate F1's commitment to making the sport globalAN HOUR AGO The British driver could face a fine or other punishments if he does not change his practice. Speaking to the press before the action on Friday, he thought the authorities were going too far.

«I couldn't get any more jewellery on today, but I don't really have a lot more to add since the last time we spoke about it,» Hamilton said. «It's almost like a step backwards if you think about the steps we're taking as a sport, and the more important issues and causes we need to be focused on. »I think we have made such great strides in the sport, we're here in Miami.

This is such a small thing I've been in the sport for 16 years, I've been wearing jewellery for 16 years. I've only been wearing earrings in the car and my nose rings, which I can't even remove. It seems unnecessary for us to get into this spat.