Jenson Button backs Lewis Hamilton revival ahead of 'mad' Miami Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton will be fined by the FIA if he continues to wear jewellery while driving in Formula 1, president Mohammed ben Sulayem has confirmed. Hamilton called on the FIA to relax their strict rulings against drivers wearing jewellery while competing at the Miami Grand Prix last weekend. F1 has had rules surrounding jewellery implemented for several years now, but they have only been clamping down on the issue recently.

Lando Norris has explained where Mercedes have the 'best car' on the grid despite the team's ongoing struggles in the 2022 season.The eight-time consecutive constructor's champions have been unable to keep pace with rivals Red Bull and Ferrari this season, with Mercedes encountering numerous 'porpoising' issues since the recent round of regulation changes. Lewis Hamilton has particularly struggled, finishing behind teammate George Russell in each of the last four races, with both drivers being critical of the vehicle they've been given and pushing for improvements - with an upgrade package set to be introduced for the upcoming Barcelona Grand Prix.However, amid all those issues, Norris has declared that Mercedes have one of the 'best cars on the grid' when it comes to mastering low-speed corners when speaking after the Miami Grand Prix."This track has a lot of slow-speed corners, and Mercedes have been one of the best cars on the grid in slow-speed since day one.

David Beckham, Geri Halliwell and James Corden were spotted cheering on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who won the race.MORE: The hottest celebrity events in March - from BAFTA afterparties to Vanity Fair's festivitiesJames and David also spent the weekend partying together at Miami's Carbone Beach, while in Los Angeles, Rebel Wilson and Jessica Biel both celebrated premieres and in London, reality stars mingled with actors at the launch of London's newest luxury rooftop bar and restaurant, Wagtail.David was joined by son Romeo in Miami, where the family have been staying in recent months.The two were spotted with various pit crews at the Formula1 event.David was also caught chatting to wife Victoria Beckham's pal, and fellow Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell and her husband Christian Horner.That same weekend saw David join James and other celebs attend the American Express Presents CARBONE Beach party at Carbone on 8 May.Guests also included LeBron James, Gabreille Union and Dwayne Wade.Rebel Wilson and the cast of her hit new Netflix film Senior Year partied in West Hollywood on 10 May.The cast attended the event ahead of the film's release on 13 May.

Formula One for the years ahead and the next generation of the motorsport, which is due to see engine changes from 2026.New regulations that year will make engines more reliant on electric power and reduce the sport's carbon dioxide omissions as part of a long-term plan to make F1 carbon neutral.That transition could lead to the departure of well-established teams or the introduction of new ones, while experienced drivers like Lewis Hamilton are expected to have called time on their illustrious careers.For Mercedes, Hamilton's retirement and the new engine regulations will come amid a larger period of transition from the team who have won numerous titles with the British driver at the wheel - including each of the last eight Constructor's Championships.Signs of change have shown this year, with Mercedes unable to compete with the likes of Red Bull and Ferrari following the most recent regulation changes, which have raised questions on the team's future and where Hamilton's head lies.While it remains to be seen whether Hamilton will continue with the team beyond this season, Mercedes chairman Ola Kallenius has pledged the Mercedes brand will remain on the grid when speaking at the Financial Times Future of the Car Summit.“We have decided to go down this path of decarbonisation. It is the only decision we can make, and the same goes for Formula 1.

LIVE – Updated at 17:11Follow live news and reaction as Formula One takes in the results of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen held off a late charge from Charles Leclerc to win and close the gap to the Ferrari driver at the top of the championship standings. All the focus is now to Spain next week, with the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Verstappen has now won the last two races, with Red Bull responding to Ferrari’s fast start and now threatening to leave their rivals behind.

Formula One chiefs regarding the strict rules regarding wearing jewellery in the cockpit risks getting 'nasty' and may see the Mercedes driver miss the Monaco Grand Prix, Sky Sports' Ted Kravitz has said.New race director Niels Wittich is applying regulations around jewellery extremely strictly and issued a note to teams about the rules on the Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix - something that Hamilton criticised in his pre-race comments.In a clear message to the governing body, Hamilton attended the pre-race press conference covered in bling, including three watches, and hinted that he'd be prepared to miss the race - though he did adhere to regulations and remove his earrings. Removal of two more piercings, however, were more complicated and Hamilton was granted a two-race exemption period preventing him from receiving punishment but the British driver has made it clear he wants exemptions for the entirety of the season.That puts Hamilton and the FIA on a collision course for the Monaco Grand Prix at the end of the month, where the driver's current exemption period expires, and could even put his participation in Monte Carlo in doubt.“He’s taken his earrings out but he can’t take out his nose [stud] and we thought he was going to have minor surgery to take out the nose [stud]," Kravitz said on his Ted's Notebook programme on Sky Sports.

Lewis Hamilton has suggested that that he may have a very intimate piercing underneath his racing gear.The Mercedes racer, 37, made the comments after becoming embroiled in a row over his jewellery ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.The racing star hinted that he may have a piercing underneath his racing gear in a particularly sensitive area.Hamilton made the remarks after threatening to pull out of the Miami Grand Prix following their jewellery ban.He initially said he would withdraw from the race if he was made to remove his earrings and studs, on the grounds of safety.However, he eventually agreed to remove all but two.Hamilton kept in a nose stud which can only be removed mechanically and hinted at where the other is, suggesting it may be in a hidden, intimate area.He said: "One, I can't really explain where it is."But what I can say is it's platinum, so it's not magnetic."It's never been a safety issue in the past," he said to the FIA in Friday’s press conference.New FIA race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers ahead of the race about the governing body’s rules on accessories.FIA rules stated: “The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition and may therefore be checked before the start.”They also claimed that the jewellery reduced levels of protection given by the drivers' flameproof clothing and increased their risk of burn injuries.Hamilton is known for expressing his opinions about F1 and has previously hit out at the FIA over other issues.The Mercedes ace spoke out against a decision by the governing body to outlaw engine qualifying modes in 2020.Banning the powerful engine settings, which are used by drivers in qualifying, was intended to

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Toto Wolff was kind when giving his latest assessment on the team's car this season, dubbing it an 'understatement' as he believes it's a 'killer to drive'. The Silver Arrows have found themselves well off the pace of Ferrari and Red Bull this season, with the car suffering from 'porpoising' issues and unable to find the pace to compete at the front of the grid.Russell has had the better form compared to teammate Lewis Hamilton, maintaining his record of a top-five finish in every Grand Prix this season in Miami after he overtook his teammate in the latter stages of the race.Mercedes had introduced an upgrade package for the Miami Grand Prix which looked promising after Russell set the fastest lap time in the second practice session but then failed to advance past Q2 in qualifying.While Russell has been able to find some consistency in the car, he's certainly not happy with the condition of the vehicle and believes Wolff has been kind when giving his recent assessments of the car.“Toto is throwing the word ‘diva’ around a lot about the car - but that is an understatement because it is so unpredictable.

Formula One fans in stitches with his trackside video at the Miami Grand Prix in what was one of the most bizarre crossover events of the years.Bourgeois shot to fame on Instagram and TikTok for his videos trainspotting, with a front-facing camera giving fans a unique view to his reactions to seeing trains zoom past on the track.In Miami, Bourgeois took in the sights of a different sort of track at the Miami Grand Prix but still utilised the front-facing camera - which even got worn by McLaren's Lando Norris when the pair met.In a video shared by the official Formula One Twitter account, Bourgeois says he's at his first ever Grand Prix, taking place in Miami, then shooting video of the cars racing around the track and his reaction - and even got himself on the podium before the likes of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc managed to.The crossover proved to be extremely popular among the fans with @F1_Steady declaring: "I speak for everyone when I say Francis can be welcomed to every GP," while @LeclercVZN added: "Couldn't have invited a nicer guy than him, love it."@xkatehewitt requested the camera be used by Sky Sports' pitlane reporter Ted Kravitz, saying: 'Petition to get Ted wearing the head cam in the pit lane' and @SingularityJosh said: 'Francis is such a wholesome bean.

Formula One fans have noticed Carlos Sainz's hilarious reaction to a bizarre interview he was involved in following the conclusion of the maiden Miami Grand Prix.The Spaniard saw-off late challenges from Red Bull's Sergio Perez to claim third, having started second on the grid but being immediately overtaken by Max Verstappen, in what represents a significant turn in fortunes for the Ferrari driver.Having been unable to finish the last Grand Prix at Imola after being hit by Daniel Ricciardo on the opening lap, a podium finish for Sainz was exactly the boost he needed ahead of his home Grand Prix in two weeks time in Barcelona.However, it wasn't all plain-sailing for Sainz though as a post-race interview left the driver visibly baffled by the approach of the interviewer - which didn't go unnoticed by Formula One fans.Sainz was told he did a 'great job baby' by the American interviewer, with footage showing him rolling his eyes following the completion of the interview as he was clearly left stunned by the rather odd approach from the comments. Fans were left equally confused, with @xminustDC saying: 'This post-F1 race interview with Sainz is very awkward.

Max Verstappen that he must deliver 'under difficult circumstances' following his triumph in the maiden Miami Grand Prix.Verstappen started third on the grid but quickly made a move on Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, then utilising DRS later in the race to dispatch Charles Leclerc and held onto his lead by defending against the championship leader following the safety car.The result sees Verstappen win back-to-back races for the first time this season and, remarkably, means he's been victorious in every race he has finished this season, with three triumphs and two DNF's marking polar opposites in fortunes for him. Verstappen's victory chips further away at Leclerc's lead at the top of the standings but Marko has warned the defending champion that there is still plenty to do, declaring he must deliver 'under difficult circumstances' if he's to retain his crown.“We had some problems on Friday, but Saturday was back to normal.

Lewis Hamilton has questioned Mercedes' team strategy following the Miami Grand Prix, as he was left frustrated by the team's questions on the radio following the safety car.Lando Norris' crash with Pierre Gasly saw the pack brought together under the safety car, which worked in favour of Hamilton's Mercedes teammate George Russell as he was able to have a cheap pit stop, but Mercedes were unsure of what to do with the seven-time champion.Race engineer Peter Donnington asked Hamilton whether he wished to take on new tyres behind the safety car, which resulted in the British driver asking why he was being posed that question and stating 'that's your job' to the pit wall.While the race represented an improvement for Hamilton, who finished outside the points in Imola but came in sixth in Miami, the experienced driver spoke about the race about the team's strategy and questioned the approach to serve further evidence of his growing frustration with the team.“In that scenario, I have no clue where everyone is, so when the team say ‘it is your choice’, I don’t have the information to make the decision,” he said following the race's conclusion in Miami.“That’s what your job is. Make the decision for me as you have all the details and I don’t.

Piers Morgan, 57, has been at the centre of news the last few weeks after the start of his TalkTV show Piers Morgan: Uncensored last week.

Max Verstappen won the Miami GP on Sunday but fans were more occupied by the antics of Martin Brundle.The roving reporter had fans in fits of laughter before last season’s Formula One World Champion clinched first place in the States. Brundle made a huge gaffe during his pre-race grid walk before the inaugural Miami Grand Prix got underway.With the amass of superstars nearby, he thought he had spotted NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. But in actual fact, it was NBA star Paolo Banchero who he had bumped into.

Lewis Hamilton drove F1 fans into a frenzy by hinting he may have a piercing on his gearstick.The Brit seven-time world champion teased he has a platinum gem in a sensitive zone after backing down on a threat to pull out of the Miami Grand Prix over a jewellery ban.Lewis had warned race officials he would not take part if they made him remove his earrings and studs on safety grounds. He eventually agreed to whip out all but two.

LIVE – Updated at 17:05Charles Leclerc put his Ferrari on pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix as F1 hit Florida with qualifying on Saturday. The championship leader kept his cool in the searing 33 degree heat, with Carlos Sainz completing an all-Ferrari front row. Max Verstappen blew his chances of claiming his second pole in as many grands prix when he made a mistake on his final run.

Lewis Hamilton caused a stir today in a hot pink outfit while attending the Miami Grand Prix.The star, 37, was snapped in the brightly-coloured ensemble as he made his way into the paddock ahead of the first running of the race.Appearing at the racing event, the star caused a stir in a neon pink oversized t-shirt and matching baggy trousers and trainers.He finished the look with a square pair of purple sunglasses.A large watch could be seen on Hamilton's wrist while he wore a large chain around his neck.It comes as the star became embroiled in a row over his jewellery ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix today.New FIA race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers ahead of the race about the governing body’s rules on accessories., saying: "The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition and may therefore be checked before the start.”Hamilton, who regularly sports jewellery, branded the renewed focus on the issue “almost a step backwards”.The British Mercedes driver, who mostly wears his jewellery out of the car, said that during racing he only wears “earrings and nose ring, which I can't remove”.He removed some of his jewellery in the car for the Miami GP and has been given a two-race exemption for pieces that are more difficult to take out.

Formula 1 lawmakers look likely to sanction Lewis Hamilton if he follows up on his threat to rebel against the sport's new jewellery ban.Organisers are now taking a stricter view on the FIA's law preventing drivers from wearing jewellery in the cockpit. Hamilton, 37, warned he was ready to miss Sunday's Miami Grand Prix in defiance against the ruling, only to ultimately bow to pressure and agree to the changes.The seven-time world champion wore numerous watches, necklaces, rings and earrings to a pre-race press conference before appearing to accept the tighter restrictions.

Loose Women anchor Charlene White, 41, has taken Lewis Hamilton’s side in his reported row with FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem over jewellery. Charlene took to Twitter to praise the Mercedes champion for arriving at a press conference ahead of his big race at the Miami Grand Prix laden in opulent accessories.On Friday, Lewis, 37, turned up to speak to the press wearing a staggering three watches, eight rings, four necklaces, one bracelet and two earrings.Charlene shared a photo of the F1 star making a statement with his jewellery in view of her 63,000 followers.She wrote alongside it: “Elite level pettiness,” alongside a fire emoji, to praise the top driver.It comes after Lewis made a U-turn over his promise to boycott today’s Grand Prix over wanting to wear piercings while racing, despite Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, maintaining a strict approach to drivers wearing jewellery in their cars.Lewis has now agreed to a medical examination at the track on Friday and has removed all but two of his piercings. The star explained that the two studs cannot be removed easily and he has been granted a two-race exemption to leave them as they are while he contemplates potential solutions.Despite his U-turn, Lewis put on another defiant display yesterday while out and about in the American city, as he was snapped dripping in jewellery at the Miami International Autodrome in Florida.He donned £1800-worth of rings and a silver chain while on his way to the Paddock ahead of his final practice for the Grand Prix. Fans took to the comments section of Charlene’s post to share their thoughts on her verdict on Lewis’ jewellery row.Nicki Rann agreed: “I'm thinking he could have worn more watches and necklaces.

Formula One race, when Lella Lombardi finished 12th at the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix.But Daily Star Sport has now put the current crop of Formula One stars through a gender-swap app. This app has shown what the drivers competing in this year's championship would look like as women.The results are mixed, with some drivers undergoing sexy transformations and others likely to avoid a mirror.