Formula 1: Bahrain GP – It has come to notice that FIA Has changed its international sporting code. It has been stated by the F1’s governing body that drivers can surely express their point of view on any political religious or personal matter but in their own space and not on the track. It has been clearly mentioned by fi an if anyone defies the law on track there will be repercussions. Follow Formula 1 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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Bahrain GP: WATCH Lewis Hamilton makes Bold Statement ahead of F1 season start, sports LBGTQ+ flag on helmet during free practice
Given the new rule, it appeared that our 7th time champion Lewis Hamilton war a rainbow handmade during the race this weekend. Clearly the rainbow helmet signified the LGBTQ community and Hamilton’s support for it. FIA is not against any community but, it is clear that they want the drivers to not make any personal statements. FIA received a lot of backlash for making such rules.
2023 HELMET 💥 pic.twitter.com/9s3CSgwYgE
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) February 16, 2023
Bahrain GP: WATCH Lewis Hamilton makes Bold Statement ahead of F1 season start, sports LBGTQ+ flag on helmet during free practice
Lando Norris accused the governing body of F1 for treating the drivers like kids. Hamilton did oppose on these rules and stated that he will stick to what he believes and express freely. He also was seen wearing shirts in support of black lives matter movement. Receiving the counterblast from all the drivers the FIA president Mohammad Ben Sulayem Mentioned that he would prefer the F1 drivers to stay focused on driving instead of bringing their private personal agendas on track.
Sports can be used for peace reasons but Sulayem stated that he does not want FIA to turn into a platform for private personal agendas. The CEO of McLaren Zak Brown Supported the FIA’s decision. He says that F1 should not turn into a political sport. In order to clarify the law, FIA has responded with a 3 page document and send it to all the 10 teams of F1.
The document stated that drivers are allowed to express their views on any matters, But it should be outside the race and not on tracks.However FIA has made an exception stating ” it may authorise a participant to make a statement at an international competition that would otherwise be prohibited” with a request submitted four weeks in advance of an event.
