Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have been branded ‘childish’ by former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher over their protest against the FIA’s decision to ban jewellery in the cockpit of the car. FIA race director Niels Wittich confirmed all teams must comply with safety regulations which includes removing jewellery, and wearing specific underwear.
Hamilton - who is known for wearing a whole host of different jewellery - was less than impressed by the ruling, and appeared at his Miami press conference on Friday wearing multiple watches, chains and piercings, whilst also threatening a boycott.
When asked about a potential boycott he responded: “We have a spare driver. There's lots to do in the city, I'll be good either way."
