One rule everyone but Shuey.

[docevi1]

itv-f1.com said:

Formula 1 drivers have given a mixed response to the FIA's latest edict banning them from wearing jewellery (body piercing and heavy chains) while racing. The 'ban on bling' was announced last week's World Motor Sport Council meeting, and reports ITV-F1 pitlane reporter Ted Kravitz, comes into effect at the weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. Malaysian GP winner Fernando Alonso is one who supports the new rule. "I never wear it in the car," said the Spaniard. "I always take all the things like that out – bracelets, watches, ear-rings, necklaces... "I totally agree with the FIA. It's a dangerous sport and it's better to race without anything." British ace David Coulthard, who wears a necklace and a bracelet, agrees with the Renault star. "My understanding was that there was always a danger associated with wearing jewellery in the car and that's why I don't do it," he said. " If you ever catch on fire, even underneath your fire proof overalls the heat can radiate through and burn into the skin." But while some drivers see the safety principle behind the move, Red Bull's Christian Klien and Vitantonio Liuzzi, who both wear ear-rings, wonder what all the fuss is about. "I am going to have to take my ear-ring out now," said Klien. "I have been wearing it for eleven years. I have done 200 races with my ear-ring in and it's never been a problem before. "Now the rule has changed and I will have to take it out for two hours on a Sunday afternoon, but then after the race I am going to put it back in again." "It's only me and Tonio [Liuzzi] who where ear-rings in the car so it looks like they have just changed the rules for us." It's not just the Red Bull rebels that are up in arms either, world champion Michael Schumacher has questioned the rule too. "Well if they say we can't wear necklaces then we can't wear them," Schuey shrugged. When asked whether he thought the rule was sensible he replied: "I could give you many rules and ask if you think they are sensible." Schumacher is believed to be allowed to continue wearing the lucky amulet necklace his wife gave him several years ago.

[robsinfield]

Surely the FIA have more serious 'rules' to worry about, like banning grooved tyres / refuelling / electronic driver aids /aero devices / bling - oh. they did the last one..sorry.

Rob

[davidd]

they really do take the piss. No one is allowed to drive a car unless they are..

German
Called Shuey
Not called Ralph

[V8 Archie]

When did Bernie hand F1 to Labour? By nanny state st again. I really can't see what's wrong with the current system. If you don't want to wear it don't, if you do it's at your own risk. After all, it's not going to affect anyone else is it?

Tts.

And if that rumour proves to be correct...

Fg tts.

[daydreamer]

Urm - date boys!

[V8 Archie]

My thought too, but the story was posted yesterday.

[ratpit]

The early bird catches the worm.

[ccharlie6]

i read this on the official formula 1 website yesterday, you dont think that they are into april fools are they?

[HiRich]

Assuming this is true, I suggest you check out the tests before criticising. I have seen flame test results for suits, including badly sewn badges, constrictions (e,g seatbelts) and metal, and they are astonishing.

Metal almost completely negates the benefit of the suit. In a bad fire, a ring will cost you the finger, a necklace will leave a burn like slowly running a soldering iron across your chest.

If you accept that the FIA should stop drivers racing in poloshirts, they are quite correct to remind drivers of the dangers of jewellery.

[V8 Archie]

HiRich said:

Assuming this is true, I suggest you check out the tests before criticising. I have seen flame test results for suits, including badly sewn badges, constrictions (e,g seatbelts) and metal, and they are astonishing. Metal almost completely negates the benefit of the suit. In a bad fire, a ring will cost you the finger, a necklace will leave a burn like slowly running a soldering iron across your chest. If you accept that the FIA should stop drivers racing in poloshirts, they are quite correct to remind drivers of the dangers of jewellery.

I'm not denying any of that. I just believe that it should be a personal choice as no-one else is going to be affected.

The more I think about this story the more I think it's a bd up April Fool attempt.

[D_Mike]

The drivers aren't stupid and they know the dangers... Let them decide... Stirling Moss thinks we need more danger in F1 I agree with him... Don't take away this last little bit