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.

"It doesn't surprise me, but nothing will stop me from speaking on the things that I'm passionate about and issues that there are," Hamilton, 38, told reporters in a video call after the launch of his Mercedes team's new W14 racecar at Silverstone."I wasn't really watching the news over the winter but I heard it," Hamilton, 38, told reporters in a video call after the launch of his Mercedes team's new W14 racecar at Silverstone," Hamilton added."It doesn't surprise me, but nothing will stop me from speaking on the things that I'm passionate about and issues that there are."I feel the sport does have a responsibility still always to speak out on things, to create awareness on important topics, particularly as we're travelling to all these different places," added the Briton."So nothing changes really."Asked whether he would be prepared to take a penalty, Hamilton added: "It would be silly to say that I would want to get