Published February 15,2023
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Lewis Hamilton is ready for a collision course with the FIA after telling Formula One’s governing physique that he won’t be silenced.
The FIA has lately up to date its guidelines to forestall drivers from making “political, religious or personal” remarks with out prior approval.
Their controversial clampdown comes after drivers – together with seven-time world champion Hamilton and the recently-retired Sebastian Vettel – have spoken out on points akin to racism, variety and the surroundings in latest seasons.
However, the sporting federation, and its under-fire president Mohammed ben Sulayem, has attracted a backlash for the brand new legislation, with a rising variety of the grid venting their frustrations.
Earlier this week, McLaren’s Lando Norris known as for a U-turn and stated F1 drivers shouldn’t be handled like faculty kids.
Asked concerning the FIA’s transfer to successfully gag the drivers, Hamilton, 38, stated: “It doesn’t surprise me.
“But nothing will cease me from talking on the issues that I’m captivated with and the problems that there are.
“I feel the sport does have a responsibility to speak out on things and raise awareness on certain topics, particularly as we travel to all these places, so nothing changes for me.”
Amid ongoing tensions between Formula One and the FIA, F1 boss Stefano Domenicali lately stated he “will never put a gag on anyone”. He additionally stated he anticipated the FIA to make clear its place.
As it stands, Hamilton, who final season clashed with Ben Sulayem over the carrying of jewelry within the cockpit, would face a sanction from the FIA if he opposes its contentious rule.
“It would be silly to say that I would want to take penalty points for speaking out on things,” added the Mercedes driver on the crew’s Silverstone launch.
“But I am still going to be speaking my mind. We have this platform and there are still a lot of things that we need to tackle.
“The help of Stefano has been wonderful and all of the drivers are very a lot aligned on freedom of speech.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
