Ahead of this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, the FIA has issued to F1 teams an amendment to the latter's scrutineering form which states that checks on banned jewellery and underwear will now be part of the formal scrutineering process on race weekends. In Australia, ahead of the start of the 2022 F1 season, FIA race director Niels Wittich had warned drivers against wearing underwear of jewellery that do not comply with the safety regulations that are part of the International Sporting Code. Specifically, synthetic undergarments that pose a threat to a driver's safety in the event of a fire are forbidden while body piercings or metal neck chains, rings and bracelets are also prohibited during...
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