Lewis Hamilton appears to have backed off from the controversial line about nose piercings he warned about during the F1 season (Image: Getty)

Sir Lewis Hamilton appears to have removed his nose piercings ahead of first practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday.

The seven-time F1 world champion was involved in a long-running dispute with the FIA ​​over the wearing of jewelery during the race, with the Board of Directors threatening to ban drivers if they did not remove their earrings and studs in accordance with the rules. .

Hamilton arrived at the Silverstone paddock on Friday morning still wearing a scarf, but when he boarded the Mercedes for FP1 at 1:00pm, it had already been removed.

Formula One F1-British Grand Prix-Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK-July 1, 2022 Mercedes Lewis Hamilton Reuters/Andrew Boyers in practice

Hamilton is currently training for the British Grand Prix (Photo: Reuters)

An FIA spokesman said: “The accessories are gone.

The dispute has continued since April, when FIA president Mohammed Ben Sreyem and F1 race director Nils Witchich announced they would enforce a stricter jewelery ban that had been in place since 2004.

However, Hamilton has repeatedly stated that she disagrees with the ban because her jewelry has never caused security concerns and some items, such as earrings, cannot be physically removed. ..

“These in my right ear are literally welded. I [would] They should have been cut, so they stay.”

Hamilton, who discussed the situation at a news conference on Thursday, said: We really have to start focusing on more important areas.

“I am racing this weekend. I am working with the FIA. It is not that important. I will work with Mohammed and his team to take the next step.”

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