Singapore: Lewis Hamilton says he has a doctor’s letter over his use of a nose stud as he faces a fine for wearing it in Singapore.
Formula One’s governing body the FIA has enforced a jewellery clampdown this season on safety grounds.
Following a number of medical exemptions, Hamilton, 37, removed his piercings at the 10th round at Silverstone in July.
But Hamilton was seen wearing the nose stud in practice and qualifying in Singapore.
He was summoned by the FIA to see the stewards with a Mercedes representative for an alleged breach of appendix L, chapter three of the FIA International Sporting Code.
It is expected Hamilton will be fined for the breach but will face harsher sporting penalties if he continues to ignore the FIA’s rule. But after qualifying, Hamilton said: “I am not trying to make a statement. I have had my jewellery and my nose stud for years.” (PA Media/DPA)
