Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton protested the FIA’s crackdown on body piercings Friday by showing up at the Miami Grand Prix wearing every piece of jewelry he could fit on his body.
Hamilton said he sent new FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem a message before arriving at the track noting the jewelry fight seemed silly and that “I don’t want to fight with you guys, ever.” But also sounded prepared to hold his ground.“If they stop me, then so be it,” Hamilton said. “We’ve got spare drivers ready and prepped for weekends.
FIA contends piercings could cause injury during a crash or cause a driver more harm in the event of a fire.
The extra jewelry was part of seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton’s protest against the FIA’s crackdown on body piercings.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, arrives at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome.
