The highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars in the globe Formula Once Racing popularly known as F1 has just announced a ban to political statements.
Yikes... I know
The organizations governing body just instituted a ban on unapproved political statements at races.
That means any Formula One driver looking to send a message next season will have to get permission from the higher-ups first keeping in mind that they might still say no.
A statement from the Formula one team announcing the new ban read, "the general making and display of political, religious and personal statements or comments notably in violation of the general principle of neutrality promoted by the FIA."
The decision comes after a rise in activism throughout the sport in recent years with British Mercedes superstar Lewis Hamilton leading the charge in spreading awareness by wearing powerful slogans in relation to on-going crises on shirts under his race suit.
The 7-time champion has worn "Black Lives Matter" and "Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" on his shirts in the past.
He's also made the habit of taking the knee in solidarity of the Black Lives Matter campaign
Hamilton isn't the only one making waves, recently retired star Sebastian Vettel has on different instances shown solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community with his wardrobe as well.
The only exceptions to the rule will include any statements that are given the OK prior to being displayed.
The organization says the move echoes the protocols handed down by the International Olympic Committee which is intended to create political neutrality within sports.
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