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Important to avoid ‘verbal abuse' between Hamilton and the FIA

Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) chairman Alex Wurz believes that the FIA is right to enforce the ban on jewellery being worn in the cockpit, but disagrees with the manner in which it was done. On two occasions this season, the FIA has asked race director Niels Wittich to post a reminder in his pre-race notes that jewellery is not to be worn in the car, and that all clothing must be fire retardant. It reportedly led to a minor altercation between Sir Lewis Hamilton and Wittich in Australia, but it all kicked off when the drivers were given their second reminder ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, especially since scrutineers now have the right to search the drivers before they step into...
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