Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton objects to F1’s jewelry ban, saying “I’m not planning to remove the hole” – Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton reacted insultingly on Sunday after reminding Formula One drivers that jewelry should not be worn during the race. Follow Formula 1 updates on Insidesport.IN
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New race director Nils Witich writes at the pre-race Australian Grand Prix that “It is forbidden to wear jewelry in the form of body piercings or metal necklaces during competitions.”
Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton objects to F1’s jewelry ban, saying “I’m not planning to remove the hole”
Hamilton, the game’s most successful driver after finishing fourth for Mercedes in Melbourne, told reporters he would not drop his ear piercing and a nose stud.
“I have no plans to remove (them).” Said the 37-year-old.
“I think there are personal things. You have to be able to be that you are, “ He added.
“There are some things I can’t move. I literally can’t even take this out. These ones over my right ear, they are literally molded in so I have to cut them off or get something like this. So they will stay. ”
Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton objects to F1’s jewelry ban, saying “I’m not planning to remove the hole”
The ban on wearing jewelry during races is mentioned for safety reasons and in Appendix L to the FIA’s International Sports Code. Although not new, it has not been strictly enforced.
The issue was also raised at a drivers’ briefing on Friday with discussions on the need for flame-retardant underwear.
“I will definitely not check our driver’s underwear for consent,” When the issue was raised on Saturday, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner was mocked.
Formula 1: Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton objects to F1’s jewelry ban, saying “I’m not planning to remove the hole”
