Formula 1 bosses BACK DOWN in line with Lewis Hamilton for his “hard to remove” nose … with all drivers now three more races to stop wearing jewelery in their cars in a new exemption from the rules
- Formula One drivers can continue to wear jewelry until the end of June
- The FIA has extended its rule exemptions to allow discussions to continue
- Lewis Hamilton hit the race leaders to repress the jewels of the cars
- But FIA chiefs plan to hold talks with pilots on the issue over the next month
By Oliver Salt for Mailonline
Posted: 09:48, 27 May 2022 | Updated: 12:08, May 27, 2022
Formula One stars have been given an exemption to continue wearing jewelery in their cars until the end of June, with further discussions between the drivers and the FIA scheduled for next month.
The FIA has enforced its International Sports Code more strictly so far this season, cracking down on the use of piercings and chains at both the Australian Grand Prix and Miami.
Lewis Hamilton was furious with the move, but the Briton has been told he will be able to get his nose punched for the next three races after FIA chiefs have extended their rule exemptions.
Hamilton, whose drilling could not be easily removed, called the possible ban “unnecessary” and a “step back” after new F1 racing director Niels Wittich tried to introduce the changes.
‘When they [the FIA] He talked to me about jewelry, they said security is everything, “said the seven-time world champion earlier this month.
“I said,‘ Well, what’s been going on for the last 16 years? I have been wearing jewelry for 16 years. Wasn’t security a problem then? “
“I feel like it’s almost like a step backwards, if you think about the steps we’re taking as a sport and the most important causes we need to focus on.
F1 drivers have been given an exemption to continue wearing jewelery until the end of June
The new director of F1 racing, Niels Wittich, has tried to enforce the rules on jewelry more strictly this term
FIA chiefs try to crack down on drivers carrying perforations and chains at the Miami Grand Prix
“I think we’ve made great strides as a sport. That’s such a small thing.
However, the FIA has now provided an exemption from rules for the next three races in order to allow the dialogue between drivers and medical staff to continue on the subject.
The latter are trying to find a way for ISC’s Annex L regulations on jewelery to be applied safely, with conversations taking place following a recent driver briefing in Spain.
However, there is uncertainty about which items are considered safe and unsafe in cars, including wedding rings.
Haas driver Kevin Magnussen said on Thursday: “I’ll take a little extra burn on my finger to run to my wedding ring. And if something happens, something bad, I’d like to wear my wedding ring. It hurts a little to get it out.
‘With something like this, like your wedding ring, let us take on that responsibility. There must be some way to eliminate the liability. ‘
Lewis Hamilton became furious with the FIA’s jewelry stance and called it “unnecessary.”
Despite a possible fine, Magnussen did not hesitate to take off his wedding ring, as the rules were enforced more strictly after the Miami GP.
“I took it off when I was told there was a fine of 50,000 euros,” he said. ‘That’s all – I put it straight in my drawer! I will not take the risk.
Despite criticism from pilots, Alex Wurz, president of the Grand Prix Drivers Association, recently backed the FIA’s position on jewelery in the cockpit.
While urging the governing body to enforce it in a more collaborative manner, Wurz called it “a rule for the right reasons.”