The use of fire retardant underwear has become a talking point in recent grand prix weekends after a clampdown by new FIA F1 race director Niels Wittich.Following the letter of... read more »

Jenson Button has backed the FIA over the jewellery clampdown that has again reared its ugly head at the Miami Grand Prix. read more »

The FIA has agreed to give Lewis Hamilton a two-race exemption as its clampdown on jewellery - or we now call it 'Bling-gate' - come on, it had to happen - continues. read more »

As part of the FIA's clampdown on drivers wearing jewellery in the car, which is forbidden under the International Sporting Code, checks by teams were made part of the... read more »

Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton says the sport's clampdown on wearing jewellery during race weekends is "a step backwards". Ahead of this... read more »

As the FIA steps up its clampdown on jewellery and non-conforming underwear, Lewis Hamilton feels the sport should have better things to do as he shows no sign of backing... read more »

New F1 race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers prior to the Australian Grand Prix in April that the FIA International Sporting Code prohibits drivers wearing jewellery in... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has described the FIA's increased jewellery clampdown as "unnecessary" and "silly" and says F1 has far more important matters to focus on. read more »

Lewis Hamilton has warned the FIA not to create an 'unnecessary spat' following the latest clampdown on the wearing of jewellery. read more »

Formula 1 teams' scrutineering forms have been amended from the Miami Grand Prix to ensure that drivers are wearing compliant underwear and not wearing jewellery. Race... read more »

Ferrari has enjoyed a relationship with tobacco giant Philip Morris dating back to the 1980s, with PMI brand Marlboro serving as the team's title sponsor from 1997 until... read more »

Ahead of last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, the FIA reminded drivers that the sport's rules outlaw the wearing of certain jewellery on safety... read more »

Speaking after the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton's response to the impending clampdown on jewellery and body piercings was clearly a little less jocular than on... read more »

Amid concerns that drivers had got slack with their race wear, which could compromise their protection in fiery crashes like that suffered by Romain Grosjean at the 2020... read more »

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly has invited the FIA to check his genitals in reaction to the furore surrounding the governing body's clampdown on non-fireproof underwear. read more »

The FIA has warned F1's drivers against potentially dangerous safety car restarts in the wake of what has been witnessed this season. read more »

New FIA race director Niels Wittich has further astonished the drivers by raising the subject of non-compliant underwear after earlier this week reinforcing a ban on the... read more »

Lewis Hamilton and rival Max Verstappen have joked about having 'secret piercings' after an FIA clampdown on drivers wearing jewellery whilst competing. read more »

The underwear used by Formula 1 drivers has become the subject of a new FIA clampdown on safety grounds following talks at the Australian Grand Prix.  read more »

The FIA is set for a clampdown on drivers wearing non-compliant underwear in the coming weeks following the drivers' briefing in Australia. In a lengthy briefing, which... read more »

During the drivers briefing that lasted over two hours on Friday night at Albert Park, FIA race director Niels Wittich explained there would be a clampdown on what drivers wore... read more »

2021 Formula 1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen shared a joke about the FIA's reminder relating to a ban on wearing jewellery during on-track sessions.  read more »

Ferrari has highlighted concerns over Mercedes' new "spaceship" mirrors on its upgraded 2022 Formula 1 car and has called for a clampdown on such designs.  read more »

As part of the sidepods overhaul that Mercedes introduced on its W13 for this week's Bahrain test, the Brackley-based outfit reworked the arrangement surrounding its... read more »

Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has called for a clampdown of team lobbying of the FIA race director Michael Masi after confusion reigned at the season-finale. read more »