Hamilton on FIA rule: 'Nothing will stop me from speaking'
2 years, 1 month ago

Hamilton on FIA rule: 'Nothing will stop me from speaking'

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton insisted he will not be silenced by offseason rules that prohibit drivers from speaking out on political issues. The FIA in December updated its International Sporting Code to require prior written permission for drivers to make or display “political, religious and personal statements or comments” during race weekends. “I feel the sport does have a responsibility, still, always, to speak out as a means to create awareness on important topics, particularly as we are traveling to all these different places, so nothing changes.” Asked if he was prepared to be penalized by the FIA for violating the new rule, Hamilton said “it would be silly to say I would want to take extra penalty points" but remained steadfast in that he won't be silenced. Hamilton last year sparred with the FIA over its crackdown of drivers wearing jewelry in the car and mocked the rule by arriving at a news conference wearing three watches, eight rings and multiple necklaces.

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Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lewis Hamilton comes up with brutal response to silence Donald Trump: ‘That doesn’t stop me. It is a fight…’

Hindustan Times  

Lewis Hamilton and every F1 team signed a diversity and inclusion charter in November last year. But it now has been threatened by US President Donald Trump, who recently signed a series of executive orders to cut back on ‘Diversity, Equality and Inclusion’ in business. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s team manager at his new team Ferrari, also spoke on the recent developments, …

F1 drivers criticize FIA and ask to be treated like adults over fines for swearing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 drivers criticize FIA and ask to be treated like adults over fines for swearing

Associated Press  

LONDON — Formula 1 drivers have criticized the president of the sport’s governing body, the FIA, and asked to be treated like adults in an escalating row over swearing in news conferences. After top drivers like champion Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing in an apparent FIA crackdown, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association said FIA President Mohamed …

F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults
4 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults

The Telegraph  

Formula One’s drivers have launched a scathing attack on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and demanded to be treated like adults after a host of recent disputes. The former rally driver has been told in an open letter to consider his own “language” after he had said the grid’s stars should stop swearing on the radio and acting like “rappers”. …

F1 champion Verstappen is a man of few words after he’s punished for swearing
6 months ago

F1 champion Verstappen is a man of few words after he’s punished for swearing

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen gave only brief answers at a news conference on Saturday in an apparent protest against series governing body the FIA for punishing him for swearing. On Friday, Verstappen was ordered to “accomplish some work of public interest” at the FIA’s discretion for using an expletive to describe his car in another FIA news …

Hamilton says ‘racial element’ to FIA president’s comments on drivers swearing during F1 races
6 months ago

Hamilton says ‘racial element’ to FIA president’s comments on drivers swearing during F1 races

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday there was a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races. In an interview with motorsport.com, Ben Sulayem said “we have to differentiate between our sport — motorsport — and rap music” when referring to drivers having a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio. …

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 'racial element' to his slur against drivers who swear excessively over team radios
6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for 'racial element' to his slur against drivers who swear excessively over team radios

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has accused F1 ruler Mohammed Ben Sulayem of introducing a ‘racist element’ after he told drivers not to behave like rappers. ‘It’s the wrong choice of words, and there is a racial element there.’ Lewis Hamilton accused FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem of a introducing a 'racial element' in clampdown on swearing over team radios Ben Sulayem said …

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers
6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton calls out FIA boss for ‘racial element’ over comments on swearing and rappers

The Independent  

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Hamilton doesn’t feel singled out by FIA over Qatar penalty
1 year, 5 months ago

Hamilton doesn’t feel singled out by FIA over Qatar penalty

The Hindu  

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton blamed Formula One’s governing body for “poor communication” but said he did not feel singled out by the ruling body’s decision to revisit a penalty he received in Qatar two weekends ago. The seven-time world champion was fined 50,000 euros, half of it suspended, for crossing a live track without permission after colliding with Mercedes team mate …

Lewis Hamilton encouraged to take a stand as MPs accuse F1 of ‘sportswashing’
2 years ago

Lewis Hamilton encouraged to take a stand as MPs accuse F1 of ‘sportswashing’

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars warned time and place for free speech
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1 stars warned time and place for free speech

Firstpost  

The FIA said drivers will be able to “express their opinions on any political, religious or personal question” in “their own space and outside the framework of competition” Lewis Hamilton and his fellow F1 drivers were told on Friday they can still speak out on controversial issues — as long as they choose the right time and place. Ruling body, …

FIA clarifies ban on drivers making political statements
2 years, 1 month ago

FIA clarifies ban on drivers making political statements

The Hindu  

The governing body for Formula One issued guidance on February 17 on a rule recently introduced that prohibited drivers from speaking out on political and controversial issues. The FIA's original rule barred “political, religious and personal statements” without prior consent, and expressed no limitations on where that restriction applied. The guidance noted drivers “can express their views on any political, …

FIA clarifies ban on drivers making political statements
2 years, 1 month ago

FIA clarifies ban on drivers making political statements

Associated Press  

The governing body for Formula One issued guidance Friday on a rule recently introduced that prohibited drivers from speaking out on political and controversial issues. The FIA’s original rule barred “political, religious and personal statements” without prior consent, and expressed no limitations on where that restriction applied. The guidance noted drivers “can express their views on any political, religious or …

Formula 1: FIA seeks to clarify free speech rules after driver backlash
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula 1: FIA seeks to clarify free speech rules after driver backlash

The Hindu  

Formula One drivers can make political and personal statements “in their own space” this season but face sanctions if they do so during track activities such as podium ceremonies and anthems, the governing FIA said on Friday. What drivers can say and do has been a major talking point since the International Sporting Code last December was updated to require …

FIA clarifies controversial political ban on F1 drivers speaking out
2 years, 1 month ago

FIA clarifies controversial political ban on F1 drivers speaking out

The Independent  

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'Nothing will stop me': Lewis Hamilton says FIA's new rules won't prevent him from speaking up on political issues
2 years, 1 month ago

'Nothing will stop me': Lewis Hamilton says FIA's new rules won't prevent him from speaking up on political issues

Firstpost  

The FIA in December updated its International Sporting Code to require prior written permission for drivers to make or display “political, religious and personal statements or comments” during race weekends. Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton insisted he will not be silenced by off-season rules that prohibit drivers from speaking out on political issues. “I feel the sport does have …

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not be silenced after FIA political ban
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not be silenced after FIA political ban

The Independent  

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Lando Norris ready to break F1 ban on political statements
2 years, 1 month ago

Lando Norris ready to break F1 ban on political statements

The Independent  

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'We Are Not in a School': Lando Norris Expects FIA U-turn on F1 Drivers Speaking Out
2 years, 1 month ago

'We Are Not in a School': Lando Norris Expects FIA U-turn on F1 Drivers Speaking Out

News 18  

McLaren’s Lando Norris expects Formula One’s governing body to make a U-turn on a new rule change requiring drivers to get prior written permission before speaking out on “political” issues at races. Speaking to reporters at the launch of the team’s 2023 car on Monday, Norris said drivers should be able to say what they wanted and to speak out …

Formula 1: McLaren’s Lando Norris expects FIA U-turn on F1 drivers speaking out
2 years, 1 month ago

Formula 1: McLaren’s Lando Norris expects FIA U-turn on F1 drivers speaking out

The Hindu  

McLaren’s Lando Norris expects Formula One’s governing body to make a U-turn on a new rule change requiring drivers to get prior written permission before speaking out on “political” issues at races. “I think enough drivers have said things now to push back a little bit,” he added, saying he would be prepared also to pay a token fine. The …

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali insists sport will ‘never put a gag’ on drivers such as Lewis Hamilton speaking out on political issues
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali insists sport will ‘never put a gag’ on drivers such as Lewis Hamilton speaking out on political issues

The Independent  

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Alex Albon urges ‘clarity’ over F1 driver ban on political statements
2 years, 1 month ago

Alex Albon urges ‘clarity’ over F1 driver ban on political statements

The Independent  

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F1 drivers must be allowed to speak out freely, says Sergio Perez
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 drivers must be allowed to speak out freely, says Sergio Perez

The Hindu  

Formula One drivers are unhappy with a rule change barring them from making unauthorised ‘political statements’ at races and will discuss it as a group, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez said on Friday. The governing FIA updated the International Sporting Code last December with a clause requiring prior written permission for drivers to make or display “political, religious and personal statements …

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied
2 years, 2 months ago

F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton makes tear-jerking revelations; recalls being racially abused, bullied

India TV News  

In heartbreaking revelations, Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton said that he went through racial abuse and bullying at school when he was just six years of age. I think at the time, that particular school, I was probably one of three kids of colour and just bigger, stronger, bullying kids were throwing me around a lot of the time.” Born …

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races
2 years, 2 months ago

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races

The Hindu  

Mohammed ben Sulayem, the president of FIA, has urged Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protesting a new rule change. Sulayem warned that the drivers will “divert from the sport” if they use weekend races to propagate their personal agendas. Hamilton has been repeatedly drawing the wrath of the FIA president for his campaigns on the weekends, pushing …

F1 drivers instructed not to use FIA platform for ‘personal agenda’ by president
2 years, 2 months ago

F1 drivers instructed not to use FIA platform for ‘personal agenda’ by president

The Independent  

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Formula One drivers must not use the sport for ‘personal agenda’, says FIA president
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula One drivers must not use the sport for ‘personal agenda’, says FIA president

The Hindu  

Formula One drivers must not use the platform provided by the International Automobile Federation to make statements for their own “personal agenda”, the sport’s governing body president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Tuesday. Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport’s governing body to make “political, religious and personal statements” from next season following an update of …

Formula One drivers told not to use sport for ‘personal agenda’
2 years, 2 months ago

Formula One drivers told not to use sport for ‘personal agenda’

Al Jazeera  

Drivers will need written permission to make ‘political, religious and personal statements’, head of governing body says. Formula One drivers must not use the platform to make statements for their own “personal agenda”, the president of the International Automobile Federation says. From next season, the drivers will need written permission from the FIA, Formula One’s governing body, to make “political, …

Formula1 drivers barred from political statements unless approved
2 years, 3 months ago

Formula1 drivers barred from political statements unless approved

The Hindu  

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport’s governing body to make ‘political statements’ from next season following an update of the International Sporting Code. The FIA added a new clause regarding “the general making and display of political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality promoted by the …

Lewis Hamilton refuses to talk to Fernando Alonso after ‘idiot’ jibe at Belgian Grand Prix
2 years, 6 months ago

Lewis Hamilton refuses to talk to Fernando Alonso after ‘idiot’ jibe at Belgian Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton pushes back against ‘old voices’ over racism
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton pushes back against ‘old voices’ over racism

Associated Press  

SILVERSTONE, England — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that Formula One should ignore “old voices” and reject racism as it focuses on becoming more inclusive, even as reigning world champion Max Verstappen said his “father-in-law” should not be banned from the F1 paddock. Former longtime F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone defended Piquet on Thursday, said he was surprised Hamilton hadn’t “brushed it …

Lewis Hamilton insists he ‘can’t do it alone’ in F1’s fight against discrimination
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton insists he ‘can’t do it alone’ in F1’s fight against discrimination

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton queries role of ‘older voices’ in F1 after Nelson Piquet comment
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton queries role of ‘older voices’ in F1 after Nelson Piquet comment

The Independent  

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McLaren boss Zak Brown calls for an end to teams ‘influencing’ F1 race officials
3 years, 2 months ago

McLaren boss Zak Brown calls for an end to teams ‘influencing’ F1 race officials

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton 'will not commit to racing in F1 AGAIN until the Abu Dhabi GP inquiry is concluded'
3 years, 2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton 'will not commit to racing in F1 AGAIN until the Abu Dhabi GP inquiry is concluded'

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton's future as a F1 driver remains in the balance with the seven-time champion non-committal until the findings of last year's season-finale are concluded. Hamilton was denied a record-breaking eighth world championship in the most contentious of decisions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he lost out to bitter rival Max Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton is reportedly unsure about …

Sir Lewis Hamilton says ‘change is still needed’ within F1 as he reaffirms intent to fight for equality
4 years ago

Sir Lewis Hamilton says ‘change is still needed’ within F1 as he reaffirms intent to fight for equality

The Independent  

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Formula One governing body tell Lewis Hamilton his comments on being ‘put at risk' are ‘offensive’
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula One governing body tell Lewis Hamilton his comments on being ‘put at risk' are ‘offensive’

The Independent  

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Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking a knee in the past
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking a knee in the past

The Hindu  

Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he was “silenced” earlier in his Formula One career over his plans to protest racism by taking a knee. Afterwards Hamilton spoke of a discussion he had years ago with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose kneeling protests in 2016 became a symbol of the fight against racial injustice. “I had …

Lewis Hamilton says he was 'silenced' in the past over plans to support Colin Kaepernick
4 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton says he was 'silenced' in the past over plans to support Colin Kaepernick

Firstpost  

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, however, didn’t reveal who stopped him from showing support to Colin Kaepernick Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he was “silenced” earlier in his Formula One career over his plans to protest racism by taking a knee. Afterwards Hamilton spoke of a discussion he had years ago with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, …

Hamilton calls out rival teams for being silent on racism
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton calls out rival teams for being silent on racism

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton called out rival teams on Thursday for not doing enough to combat racism, and said the sport still needs to push for more diversity. Seeing one person of color added to the paddock is not diversity, so we’ve really got to dig deep.” Hamilton attended a Black Lives Matter march in London …

Hamilton says 'silence' criticism was not aimed at F1 rivals
4 years, 8 months ago

Hamilton says 'silence' criticism was not aimed at F1 rivals

The Hindu  

Six times world champion Lewis Hamilton says he was not targeting Formula One rivals when he condemned the sport's silence on racial injustice and the lack of diversity. Hamilton, who starts his bid for a record equalling seventh title in the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, has been vocal in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and racial …

F1 drivers speak up after Lewis Hamilton takes to social media over George Floyd's death
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 drivers speak up after Lewis Hamilton takes to social media over George Floyd's death

India TV News  

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton slammed silence of fellow racers on the death of Floyd George, which has caused massive outrage across the United States. Floyd, aged 46, died last week shortly after Derek Chauvin, a police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly pleaded, "I can't breathe," and "please, I can't breathe". Following …

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for 'staying silent' in George Floyd racism row
4 years, 9 months ago

F1 star Lewis Hamilton hits out at fellow drivers for 'staying silent' in George Floyd racism row

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the Formula One community over a lack of racial diversity amid the George Floyd protests this weekend. Hamilton, 35, who has been the subject of racist abuse during his F1 career, says he feels isolated in trying to combat racial discrimination in a sporting discipline he described as 'white dominated'. Lewis Hamilton has hit …

Formula One news: F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton yet to open contract talks with Mercedes
5 years, 1 month ago

Formula One news: F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton yet to open contract talks with Mercedes

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton revealed he was yet to begin contract talks with Mercedes as the world champion focuses on preparations for the 2020 Formula One season. The six-time world champion is out of contract at the end of this season, which begins in Australia next month. Hamilton has won five championships since joining Mercedes in 2013, including the past three to …

Hamilton: Drivers not to blame for boredom
5 years, 9 months ago

Hamilton: Drivers not to blame for boredom

China Daily  

French Grand Prix champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes celebrates on the podium with third-place finisher Charles Leclerc on Sunday. VINCENT KESSLER/REUTERS LE CASTELLET, France - After winning the French Grand Prix on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton told Formula One's critics not to blame the drivers for "boring" processional races, but instead to turn their focus on the rule-makers. It was hardly …

F1 radio ban in focus after Hamilton and Raikkonen rants
8 years, 9 months ago

F1 radio ban in focus after Hamilton and Raikkonen rants

China Daily  

Mercedes Formula One driver Nico Rosberg of Germany celebrates winning the race next to second placed Ferrari Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany. Formula One's restrictions on radio communications were brought into sharp focus by Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen's respective struggles at Sunday's European Grand Prix. The FIA have made Formula 1 so technical, to have 100 or …

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