Lewis Hamilton Jewellery Row: F1 legend Lewis Hamilton faces backlash from FIA in relation to jewellery row – The seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton could face sanctions from the FIA if he doesn’t stop wearing jewellery ahead of this month’s Monaco Grand Prix. Follow Formula 1 Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The FIA has introduced rules that restrict drivers from wearing jewellery this year, including earrings, rings and nose studs. Hamilton, however, is known to be a fashion junkie and is often spotted wearing loads of jewellery. He is not planning to abide by the rules as the Brit has clearly said “No (about whether he will follow the rules). I got an exemption here (Miami) and I will get exemptions for the rest of the year. Wedding rings are allowed. I will wear four watches next time. This whole safety thing, man.”
Lewis Hamilton jewellery row: Lewis Hamilton in BIG TROUBLE, could be fined heavily if he continues wearing JEWELLERY at Monaco GP – Follow Live Updates
“When the FIA told me about the jewellery, they said safety is everything. And I said, Well, what’s happened over the last 16 years? I’ve had jewellery for the last 16 years, so was safety not an issue back then?” the Mercedes driver further added.
#F1: Lewis Hamilton will continue to get medical exemptions for his piercings. One of the reasons why he remains defiant is because wedding rings may still be worn.
Are wedding rings not jewellery? Surely this is no longer a “stand-off,” but a straight on targeted attack. pic.twitter.com/VFxJNEAvC0
— deni (@fiagirly) May 8, 2022
Hamilton has challenged the rules up until this point this season and is determined to keep wearing his jewellery. The Mercedes star was allowed a two-race clinical exception at Miami and Barcelona.
Lewis Hamilton given two-race exemption on jewellery requirementshttps://t.co/pPeMUAHdJE #F1 pic.twitter.com/47tZO3QeWL
— PlanetF1 (@Planet_F1) May 7, 2022
Lewis Hamilton turned up to the press conference wearing 3 watches, 8 rings, 4 necklaces and 2 earrings after the FIA outlined a new jewelry ban 👀💎 pic.twitter.com/ChKV2hcnnx
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) May 6, 2022
Lewis Hamilton jewellery row: Lewis Hamilton in BIG TROUBLE, could be fined heavily if he continues wearing JEWELLERY at Monaco GP – Follow Live Updates
Meanwhile, when the Monaco GP rolls around towards the month’s end, Hamilton should be without bling or face the outcomes. If Hamilton is seen wearing the jewellery again, he could be imposed a major fine or be given penalty points by the FIA.
However, it appears to be potential discipline isn’t sufficient to change Hamilton’s position with the driver staying as rebellious as he could. The Brit showed up at his Miami press conference wearing three watches and a ring on each finger, as well as his typical piercings.
Drivers can be fined £42,000 for wearing gems and repeat offences could see that number ascent to £215,000.
Lewis Hamilton jewellery row: Lewis Hamilton in BIG TROUBLE, could be fined heavily if he continues wearing JEWELLERY at Monaco GP – Follow Live Updates
