Lewis Hamilton who is notorious for wearing a nose stud and earrings during races and has taken issue with the FIA.
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Lewis Hamilton risks a Silverstone ban, with the Mercedes driver returning to the FIA collision course. Lewis Hamilton may be barred from competing in this weekend’s British Grand Prix due to the FIA’s strict position against drivers wearing jewelry behind the wheel. The 37-year-old is notorious for wearing a nose stud and earrings during races and has taken issue with the FIA’s decision to impose their tough stance on the topic this season.
At the Miami Grand Prix earlier this year, Hamilton was ordered to take off his earrings. However, he claimed that he was unable to take out his nose stud since the hole had closed up to the point where it was impossible to do so. He has until Thursday to meet the FIA’s deadline to take care of the problem, and if he doesn’t, he might be sensationally barred from racing at Silverstone.
The parties involved agreed to an extension after the Mercedes driver first received a two-race medical exemption that protected him up until the Monaco Grand Prix. The worst-case scenario may see Hamilton suspended from competition until he can take off his jewelry if he chooses not to take off his nose stud when he enters the cockpit for Friday’s first practice session at Silverstone.
However, the stewards will have a variety of other alternatives at their disposal, such as reprimands or penalties. When the on-track action begins on Friday, it will be evident if Hamilton is able to abide by the FIA’s requirements or if he must endure the sad possibility of missing his home Grand Prix.
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Speaking at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix earlier this month, Hamilton said: “Honestly, I feel like there’s just way too much time and energy being given to this. The rule came in in 2005. I think we’ve all worn jewelry throughout our careers in Formula One. It’s not been a problem in the past and there’s no reason for it to necessarily be a problem now. One of the great sporting events in Britain this summer is anticipated to draw a record 142,000 spectators to Silverstone, with the majority of them cheering for Hamilton, a seven-time world champion.
