Lewis Hamilton is free to continue wearing jewelry, as the FIA has decided to delay the imposition of the strict measures set out in the regulations.
Drivers have been banned from wearing jewelery when racing in Formula One since 2005, but it has not been a rule the FIA has enforced until the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, when the governing body decided to take a more stance. strict on this particular part of Formula 1. rulebook.
“The use of jewelry during competition can make it difficult for both medical interventions and subsequent diagnosis and treatment if necessary after an accident,” said new F1 race director Niels Wittich.
“The presence of jewelry can slow down the emergency withdrawal of driver safety equipment such as a helmet, balaclava and overalls.
“The use of jewelry in the form of body piercings or metal chains around the neck is prohibited during the competition and can therefore be checked before the start.”
A challenging Hamilton has said he would continue to compete with his jewelry, especially with some of his pieces that require minor surgery to remove.
“When they [the FIA] He talked to me about jewelry, they said security is everything, “Hamilton said.
“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 think 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.
“I think we have made great strides as a sport. This is such a small thing.
The FIA granted Hamilton a two-race exemption, which expired before the Monaco Grand Prix, before he had to comply with jewelry regulations again.
However, it has now been confirmed that the FIA has extended the exemption period to 30 June, with a strict application that will start at the British Grand Prix from 1 to 3 July.