Lewis Hamilton to arm wrestle because of his jewelry?
It could make you smile, but it is the case that fuels the start of the Miami GP.
Since 2005, the ban on wearing jewelry on board single-seaters has been introduced as a security measure.
But the measure was never actually applied by the pilots.
The new FIA race director, Niels Wittich, has nevertheless decided to tighten the screw to have it applied.
A first recall was made during the Australian GP in early April, the third round of the season.
“The wearing of jewelry in the form of piercings or metal chains around the neck is prohibited during the competition and can therefore be checked before the start.
Wearing jewelery during competition can hinder medical interventions as well as subsequent diagnosis and treatment if they are necessary following an accident”, recalled Niels Wittich before this Miami GP.
“I have been playing this sport for 16 years.
I have been wearing jewelry for 16 years”
Lewis Hamilton spoke about this in a press conference: “If they stop me, let them do it… We have reserve drivers, so we are ready and prepared for the weekend.
There are many things to do in this city so I will be fine in any case, "said the Briton who wore his rings, necklaces, earring, nose piercing, and not three watches around his wrists, aligned with different time zones.
The seven-time world champion continued: “We have made such progress as a sport.
I have been practicing this sport for 16 years.
I have been wearing jewelry for 16 years.
In the car, I only have my earrings and my nose ring, which I can't even take off”.
The Mercedes driver also declared himself ready to sign a discharge to continue to be able to wear his jewels “It is useless to enter into a quarrel, he concludes.
I will try to communicate and work with Mohammed (Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA).
I am here to be an ally of the sport, of Mohammed and of F1.
I think we have other fish to fry, things to do, and impact to make, so that's where we need to focus.
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