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FIA tightens rules on driver underwear and jewellery

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Driver underwear, or the lack thereof, was an unexpected focal point during Friday evening's Formula One driver briefing at Albert Park. New race director Niels Wittich informed all drivers ahead of the Australian Grand Prix that the sport would begin clamping down on what they are allowed to wear underneath their race suits, stressing that it must comply with the FIA's long-standing regulations. Under Appendix L of the FIA's International Sporting Code, drivers must wear fireproof underwear which adheres to the FIA's strict standard. They are unable to wear any material which doesn't meet the requirements. "It was quite a long discussion [and] a few people...
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