Ever since coming out with the new rule encompassing political statements, the FIA has been in the news frequently. The drivers were actually subject to new restrictions during the winter break that forbade them from making any political, religious, or personal remarks without first receiving permission from the FIA. The F1 community and the fans were upset by the governing body’s decision, therefore it was clear that these laws would be subject to scrutiny. Besides, several F1 drivers have recently shared their opinions on the matter. Majorly, the people were waiting for Lewis Hamilton to react, as he very much seemed to be to be target of the FIA. And when today Hamilton spoke, glimpses of rebellion were seen.

Lewis Hamilton has likely accomplished everything there is to achieve in the world of Formula One. However, throughout his career, his focus has also been on fighting social injustice. He has led the social campaign in previous years. Because of drivers like him, the FIA was able to launch the #WeRaceAsOne moment.

The most recent clampdown has fired up the Englishman again, and he now wants to thwart the FIA’s diabolical agenda. At the launch of Merceds’ W-14, Hamilton, the 103 GP champion, gave a four-word warning of rebellion.

He said, “I wasn’t really watching the news over the winter but I have heard it. It doesn’t surprise me but nothing will stop me from speaking on the things I feel passionate about and the issues there are. I feel the sport has a responsibility still, always, to speak out on things and create awareness on important topics when we are traveling to all these different places. So nothing changes.”

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The seven-time champion’s comments against the law may have fueled the headlines. However, what else was worth watching was his motivation to start his 17th Formula 1 season.

Lewis Hamilton keeps complying with DNA’s instructions

Finally, the day that all Mercedes fans had been waiting for has come. Today, the Silver Arrows unveiled their W-14 in a digital premiere broadcast. The new car is painted in the much-requested black livery that German automakers used in 2020 and in 2021 when they opted to adopt anti-racism themes. The Brackley-based team’s incredible vehicle is poised to kick off the British driver’s 17th season.

Despite the fact that the Silver Arrows’ season wasn’t as successful as the team had intended it to be, the Mercedes driver displayed true character under challenging circumstances and helped the team through it. And today, at the car launch event, the Englishman revealed what his DNA requires. As per Mirror, the 38-year-old said, “I continue to love racing – that is never going to change – it is part of my DNA.”

Hamilton also gave his opinion on the new black livery. He said, “It looks great in black. Aesthetically it looks great! It’s bold, aggressive and stands out.”

The Mercedes concluded, “To see the evolution of the car and the changes that have been made is fascinating. We’ve redesigned, optimized, and innovated so many parts of the car and that is impressive. And I love the new livery! It says, ‘we mean business’. We are all excited to get in and see what we can do.”

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This truth certainly pains the hearts of fans, as the last time we saw Hamilton win was back in 2021 at the Saudi Arabian GP. However, we may not need to worry since the ‘lucky’ black livery is back and enthusiasts will undoubtedly want to see their favorite Hamilton back in the merciless avatar. Given that, do you believe that Max Verstappen, the new F1 wall, will hinder Hamilton from advancing?