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Lewis Hamilton reluctant to race without his bling

The FIA says piercings and metal necklaces are prohibited during competition

08 May 2022 - 00:00 By Simon Evans and Alan Baldwin

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will race in today’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix after F1 swerved a showdown with the Mercedes driver over their ban on piercings and jewellery...

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