Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton rebel. The two Formula 1 veterans can’t do anything with the stricter FIA rules.
The world motorsport association caused a stir on Friday morning. Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich announced that in future the ban on jewelry and underwear specifications in Formula 1 will be monitored more closely.
That doesn’t seem to suit four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. The German pilot, who works for Aston Martin, walked through the pit lane before the start of the first free practice session in Miami with his underpants on over his overalls. A clear sign of protest.
Hamilton protest against jewelry ban
Hamilton, meanwhile, reacted negatively to the jewelry ban. “It’s almost a step backwards when you consider the steps forward we’re taking as a sport and the important issues we have to focus on,” said the seven-time world champion. The Briton had previously stated that he could not remove some of the jewelry on his body.
At his media round on Friday, the 37-year-old appeared fully clothed, wore several chains around his neck, a ring on almost every finger and three watches. “They have different time zones,” said Hamilton when asked about his watches.
serious background
However, the bans on jewelry and the underwear specifications have a serious background. Especially when it came to jewelry, Wittich brought up several reasons that would speak in favor of the ban. For example, metal jewelry can melt in the event of a fire and cause burns. In addition, jewelry could get caught and cause problems when removing the straw in an emergency, as well as prevent quick MRI examinations.
The risk of fire was also always given as the reason for the underwear specification. Permitted underwear must be fireproof. The FIA announced that it would now randomly check these rules.
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