Presenting the Mercedes W14, Lewis Hamilton commented on changes to the FIA International Sports Code, which banned drivers from publicly expressing their political views and making relevant statements within the competition without prior approval from the federation.
The seven-time world champion assured that possible penalties will not prevent him from publicly expressing his views on various issues.
Lewis Hamilton «The emergence of this rule did not surprise me. There is nothing stopping me from speaking out on topics that excite me and current issues. I believe we have a responsibility to raise sensitive issues and raise awareness. Especially considering that we come from different countries. So nothing has changed for me in that regard.
It would be stupid if I said I would be happy with the demerits I received for speaking out. Still, I keep giving my opinion. We have the right platform at our disposal and there are many things to be aware of.
It’s great that Stefano Domenicali supported us. I think all riders agree that we should have freedom of expression.”
Source: F1 News
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