Lewis Hamilton threatens to skip Miami Grand Prix over Formula 1 jewelry ban

Lewis Hamilton threatened to not race on the Miami Grand Prix if the FIA enforced its jewellery ban.
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MIAMI — Lewis Hamilton revealed he would slightly sit out the Miami Grand Prix than adjust to the FIA’s jewellery crackdown.

“In the event that they cease me, so be it,” the seven-time world champion informed reporters forward of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix on Friday.

Drivers have been prohibited from carrying physique piercings or steel neck-chains since 2004 however the rule has by no means been correctly enforced.

“We’ve obtained a spare driver so we’re prepared and prepped,” Hamilton added, suggesting he would slightly see the staff’s reserve drivers Stoffel Vandoorne or Nyck de Vries take his place on the grid.

“There’s heaps to do within the metropolis anyway,” he quipped, whereas carrying three watches, eight rings, 4 necklaces, earrings, and a nostril stud in the course of the press convention.

“I’ve been within the sport for 16 years … it appears pointless for us to get into this spat.”

Hamilton went as far as to say he could be “keen to signal a waiver” to “take accountability away” from the game’s governing physique ought to there be any questions of safety pertaining to his jewellery.

Lewis Hamilton informed The Publish he’d need to have his ear ‘chopped off’ to take away a few of his jewellery.

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Lewis Hamilton stated he wouldn’t be capable of race except he “chopped off” his ears since his earrings are welded onto his physique.

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“It’s a step backwards if you consider the steps we’re taking as a sport and the extra vital points we must be centered on,” he stated. “I’m right here to be an ally of the game … there’s larger fish to fry.”

Hamilton beforehand informed The Publish at the Australian Grand Prix that he must get his ears “chopped off” to adjust to the principles, as he wears earrings welded to his physique.

“I’ve obtained a number of piercings that I actually can’t take out, that not lots of people know of,” Hamilton stated, laughing. “These ones on my proper ear are actually welded in so I’d need to get them chopped off or one thing like that. So they are going to be staying.”