Seven-times Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton had a little assistance from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem at Spa.
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Sjoerd Druiven
24th September 2022, 7:26
“After a season of telling activist drivers like Hamilton to put a lid on it, Ben Sulayem in the take matters into his own hands.”
RBAlonso (@rbalonso)
24th September 2022, 7:43
Ben Sulayem: “WHAT ARE YOU?”
Hamilton: “A human rights sandwich”
Kringle
24th September 2022, 21:31
Properly chuckled for that one, cheers.
jff
24th September 2022, 8:00
When driving in my country, make sure you keep the neck free.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th September 2022, 8:23
Luckily Lewis was well equipped to prevent Mr Sulayem from applauding the actual race winner.
Kringle
24th September 2022, 21:32
Very good, very good
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th September 2022, 8:27
Whilst he had no legal recourse to prevent Hamilton’s protest statements emblazoned on the sides of his helmet, Ben Sulayem was adamant that they would not be seen by the media.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th September 2022, 8:31
Ben and Lewis swore revenge on the perennial trickster Danny Ric for his ‘Superglue on the helmet’ stunt.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
24th September 2022, 8:34
Sorry for the multiple entries, but this picture is a goldmine. I have a few more, but I will resist (and perhaps post after it has closed if no-one else comes up with the same.
Short Circuit (@jjohn)
24th September 2022, 8:41
Now grasshopper helmet on helmet off
superman
24th September 2022, 8:51
Hey Louie, check out my new hair helmet!
Jimmi Cynic (@jimmi-cynic)
24th September 2022, 9:23
“See how I place my hands? You do that everywhere in paddock, we have no ear jewelry issue no more.”
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
24th September 2022, 9:38
The FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is showing great interest in all aspects of F1 besides the prestige and the cash.
Here he is seen actually speaking to a driver and learning about their safety equipment.
Benjamin Brown (@benjib)
24th September 2022, 10:04
After 4 months of innovating to remove negative crowd effects, the FIA release their newest safety feature.
Mallias1974
24th September 2022, 10:35
Horner wants this next to his Abu Dabi well deserved trophy…
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
24th September 2022, 11:35
After an uncharacteristic first lap accident the president of the FIA takes it upon himself to check Will Smith hasn’t stole the Mercedes again.
Mayrton
24th September 2022, 14:59
Nice
d0senbrot (@d0senbrot)
24th September 2022, 11:39
“Let me cover up those pride flags, I want us to be on the arabic front pages”
tielemst
24th September 2022, 12:12
“Off with his head!”
Mr Scallywag
24th September 2022, 12:24
Ben, mate, you’re checking the wrong helmet for piercings.
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
25th September 2022, 10:10
In the real world, this is the winner!
Billys (@bilarxos)
24th September 2022, 12:34
The president of FIA are checking itself the application of rules regarding jewellery wearing during races.
1. Checking for nose rings trough helmet visor opening.
2. Slapping the two sides of the helmet simultaneously checking for ear rings (if the driver react to that with discomford probably he wearing).
3. Punching the chest of the driver to check for necklace and crosses.
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
24th September 2022, 13:46
I like your headscarf.
Sensord4notbeingafanboi (@peartree)
24th September 2022, 13:47
FIA’s new boo filter.
playstation361
24th September 2022, 13:49
I remember the very early days when there used to be a person who walks here and there all over the place with players and guests. Ben Sulayem it was. Became a popular very man. A true winner.
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
24th September 2022, 14:19
“Nice head you’ve got there … be a shame if something happened to it!”
Adrian Hancox (@ahxshades)
25th September 2022, 19:55
@nullapax – my winner right here!
kartguy07 (@kartguy07)
24th September 2022, 16:22
Mohammed Ben Sulayem applies the finishing touch to the Hamiltonbot being trialled for 2023 onwards.
Tom L. (@tom-l)
24th September 2022, 16:47
“Just keep that helmet and those overalls on, Colton, and no one will notice!”
Placid (@placid)
24th September 2022, 16:57
Great rendition of “COOL RUNNINGS”.
Lewis: I can’t get my helmet on, coach!!!
POP!!!
Lewis: Uh… thanks, coach.
Deep Sky
29th September 2022, 21:05
@placid Hehe.
Sanka: “You want to kiss my lucky egg?”
Mach1 (@mach1)
24th September 2022, 17:25
“Lewis, you have so many piercings under this helmet I’m going to call you Prince Albert from now on.”
Dude
24th September 2022, 17:41
Just once… let me see you with my own eyes
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
24th September 2022, 18:08
“No … please don’t take off my helmet … the high G-forces can affect my hair style … sometimes it appears I’m wearing fashion jewellery”.
Mark (@blueruck)
24th September 2022, 18:41
Lewis, I’m your father. Said in a Darth Vader voice
Richard Hill
24th September 2022, 19:23
Following the driver weigh in, Lewis thought he’d try his luck at the jewellery inspection…
Electroball76
24th September 2022, 19:48
With my Midas touch I have turned your purple helmet to gold
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
24th September 2022, 21:19
“I wasn’t joking when I said I will literally take matters in my own hands to prevent drivers from wearing earrings in the car”
Qeki (@qeki)
25th September 2022, 1:50
Liverty Media’s newest idea to make more money. Undercover Boss F1 edition. Ep 1. Ben takes the wheel
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
25th September 2022, 10:18
Ben Sulaymen: “I’m sorry Lewis but the rules state that helmets must be removed when entering this area”
Lewis: “No, they say ANY helmets, not ALL helmets, so I’ve chosen to keep mine on”
Shimks (@shimks)
25th September 2022, 10:54
“There’s this scene in The Exorcist where…”
Kurt Laguna
25th September 2022, 14:37
“Accept the FIAs handling of last years Abu Dubai championship shuffle or I twist!!”
Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
25th September 2022, 14:48
Good idea Lewis. Keep this on at all times! It’s a dangerous place (and we won’t need to listen to you then).
Agris Rūmītis
25th September 2022, 18:18
Look at me Son! Stop whining for once!
RocketTankski
26th September 2022, 18:40
And if we take this mask off we’ll see that the Petronas Monster is, in fact, none other than the old caretaker… Fernando Alonso!