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“This rule has been in F1 longer than Lewis Hamilton”- Fans react as seven-time World Champion faces potential Monaco GP ban for not complying with the FIA’s rules

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"This rule has been in F1 longer than Lewis Hamilton"- Fans react as seven-time World Champion faces potential Monaco GP ban for not complying with the FIA's rules

Lewis Hamilton has firmly taken a stance against FIA’s rules which state that a driver can’t wear body piercings or jewelry during a race. 

The war between Hamilton and FIA regarding wearing jewelry/piercings during a race has been waging for quite a while now. The FIA insist that it’s for drivers and their safety, that they have implemented this rule.

Hamilton however, made it clear that he has no intention of following them. At last week’s Miami GP, he showed up to the grid wearing eight rings, three watches, four necklaces and two earrings. It was a clear stance against the FIA’s wishes, and the Mercedes driver called this rule “step backwards” for the sport.

Fines have been given to the seven-time World Champion, but as he stated before, he has no problem in paying them off. Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz feels that the governing body could take a much stricter action against Hamilton as a result. It could even include a potential race ban.

Some figures within the world of F1 have questioned why Hamilton is so firmly against this rule. On the other hand, fans of the 37-year old feel that he is being targeted for no reason.

Also read: “Lewis Hamilton is an egoist” – Ralf Schumacher thinks George Russell is better than seven-time world champion

F1 Twitter reacts to news of potential Lewis Hamilton race ban

Reputed F1 broadcaster Will Buxton took to his Twitter account to criticize Hamilton’s stance in the matter. He along with several others feel that the FIA took notes from Romain Grosjean’s terrifying crash in Bahrain back in 2022. That has prompted them to take his measure.

Hamilton has insisted on the fact that nothing bad has ever happened to drivers for wearing jewelry while driving. For a vast majority of fans plus the FIA however, it’s a disaster in the waiting.

Hamilton hasn’t said anything about whether or not he’ll change his mind. There also hasn’t been any official notice regarding whether the potential race ban could turn out to be a reality for the Brit. However, if the latter does follow through, it will be a huge defining moment that will surely have it’s share of controversy.

Also read: “Maybe it requires one of us to do the first step of saying sorry”- Nico Rosberg is open to reigniting his friendship with Lewis Hamilton

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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