Lewis Hamilton will be able to race in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix wearing jewellery after his exemption was extended.
Hamilton was told in Miami earlier this month that his nose stud – which he says cannot be easily removed – must be taken out for the seventh round of the campaign in Monte Carlo.
Formula One’s ruling body, the FIA, who are enforcing the jewellery clampdown on safety grounds, have granted Hamilton a new deadline of June 30.
As Lewis Hamilton addresses the FIA pushing back the scrutineering of drivers wearing jewellery
🗣 "There’s way too much time and energy been given to this. I’ve said everything I feel I need to say. I’ve taken out the studs out every time I’ve been out in the car"#MonacoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/5sFiZnykrp
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Speaking on Friday, Hamilton said: "Honestly, I feel like there’s just way too much time and energy being given to this.
"I’ve said everything I feel I need to say on it in the last races and that is not where my focus is this weekend.
"The rule came in in 2005. I think we’ve all worn jewellery throughout our careers in Formula One.
"It’s not been a problem in the past and there’s no reason for it to necessarily be a problem now.
"It definitely is positive that we’re working with [the FIA] and I think they’re accommodating a little bit at the moment.
"But we shouldn’t have to keep on revisiting this thing every weekend. We’ve definitely got bigger fish to fry."
Former F1 champion Damon Hill is one of many who've come out in support of Hamilton's stance.
🗣️ "Nothing would persuade me to take that off."
Damon Hill shares his thoughts on the situation with Lewis Hamilton being asked by the FIA to remove his jewellery. pic.twitter.com/rsmYnJppVP
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