Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has been told that he is "on his own" in expressing opinions on important social subjects such as discrimination.
During the off-season, the FIA changed their rules and drivers must now seek prior permission before making a "political, religious or personal statement". Hamilton has slammed the rule as "going in the wrong direction" and feels it is the opposite of what he has been trying to do with his platform and status.
Despite the new ruling, Hamilton wore a race helmet at the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix which featured a rainbow flag in support of the LGBT+ community.
