Mercedes has been fined 25,000 euros because record world champion Lewis Hamilton wore jewelry in the cockpit. The Briton was not personally penalized for wearing his nose piercing in practice for the Singapore Grand Prix, but the racing team was penalized for an inaccurate self-regulation form submitted to the FIA.
The teams themselves are responsible for ensuring that drivers and vehicles start at the official sessions in accordance with the rules. The FIA has been tougher since the start of the season and do not want drivers to wear jewelry behind the wheel. It is said that this is dangerous in the event of an accident.
Hamilton had to speak to the race stewards regarding the incident and referred to a medical certificate from his doctor. According to his own statements, he was able to wear the piercing once more following various problems such as an infection. Mercedes was unaware that the seven-time world champion wore it once more in Asia, according to the FIA report. In the past few months, Hamilton had adhered to the jewelry ban, but repeatedly questioned its usefulness.
