Lewis Hamilton has bowed to pressure from Formula One's governing body by removing his ear piercings for the Miami Grand Prix.
Hamilton arrived for Friday's official press conference wearing a ring on every finger, a series of necklaces, a bracelet, earrings in both lobes and three watches - two on his left wrist and one on his right - in a clear show of defiance against the FIA's jewellery ban.
The seven-time world champion also indicated he would even be prepared to withdraw from Sunday's race in protest. But less than three hours later, and following a series of discussions with the FIA, Hamilton performed a U-turn by agreeing to take out his earrings.
