Lewis Hamilton has been summoned to meet with the stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix over a potential breach of the FIA International Sporting Code.
A document issued by the FIA confirmed Hamilton is under investigation for an “alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter III of the FIA International Sporting Code.”The article defines what drivers must and cannot wear during track sessions. It refers to helmets, flame‐resistant clothing, the frontal head restraint, safety belts and the wearing of jewellery.
The FIA has not specified which aspect of the rules Hamilton may have breached. But the wearing of jewellery has been a bone of contention between him and the FIA this year.
The sport’s governing body announced in May it would take a tougher stance on drivers not wearing the correct flame-resistant underwear and failing to comply with its restrictions on wearing jewellery. This brought Hamilton into conflict with the federation as he claimed some of his earrings were “welded in” and could not be removed.
The matter was eventually settled, but Hamilton made it clear he was not impressed the FIA had clamped down on the issue. He emphasised his point by arriving at an FIA press conference ahead of the Miami Grand Prix wearing many items of jewellery, and stating the sport’s governing body “have bigger fish to fry.”
He is due to meet with the stewards ahead of today’s qualifying session for Singapore Grand Prix.
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S
1st October 2022, 13:11
I already know which direction this comments section will go in…
David BR (@david-br)
1st October 2022, 13:22
Self-irony?
jff (image)
1st October 2022, 13:23
A discussion about the cardigan he wore on Thursday?
jff
1st October 2022, 13:23
A discussion about the cardigan he wore on Thursday?
Armchair Expert (@armchairexpert)
1st October 2022, 13:11
Sir Lewis Hamilton thinking he’s above the rules? Oh, what a surprise.
hyoko
1st October 2022, 14:06
No, the rules are below Sir Egesta
Proesterchen (@proesterchen)
1st October 2022, 13:15
How could anyone be expected to comply with rules that have existed since before they even entered Formula 1, and on a mere 5 months’ notice?
Forrest Gump (@forrestgump)
1st October 2022, 13:29
Hamilton no longer behind by a “nose”?
Tiaki Porangi
1st October 2022, 13:48
If only F1 / FIA adhered to their own rules of the sport with the same zeal that they employ to regulate noserings and dreadlock beads…
Bert
1st October 2022, 14:32
At least Hamiltons alleged breach doesn’t give him an unfair sporting advantage…..unlike teams breaking the financial rules.
Ajaxn
1st October 2022, 15:11
LOL, What he said…
Moi
1st October 2022, 15:12
Oh good now he can play the victim again
Ajaxn
1st October 2022, 15:12
How to get into a driver’s head prior to them qualifying …. Not!
SadgeHands (@sirmito)
1st October 2022, 15:57
Well turns out he was told by a doctor to leave the piercing in because it kept getting infected. If he gets fined, whaatever. His health comes first. So all the haters can shut up.
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
1st October 2022, 15:58
Did he exceed the jewellery budget?
Fab
1st October 2022, 16:28
Ahaha excellent ! You rule ! 😁
Darryn Smith (@darryn)
1st October 2022, 16:36
This is so racist I don’t even know what to say. I’ll miss Lewis annoying these old white men when he’s gone.
superman
1st October 2022, 16:54
Yes that ‘old white’ Mohammed bin Sulayem is so racist isn’t he…
Darryn Smith (@darryn)
1st October 2022, 18:25
You turds jumped on this right away. What race is Mohammed bin Sulayem? He’s as white as anyone old white guy I know.
superman
1st October 2022, 22:00
Nurse! He’s off his meds again!!
Fab
1st October 2022, 16:57
In what summoning a driver for potential rule breach is racism ? 🤔
I don’t see the factual link …
Darryn Smith (@darryn)
1st October 2022, 18:25
You want me to spoon feed you? Look it up turd.