Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he has no intention of removing his body piercing despite being given just a two-race exemption to resolve the issue.
Hamilton said on Friday he was prepared to be banned from racing in this weekend's Miami Grand Prix after governing body the FIA issued a reminder about safety regulations barring jewellery.
Asked after qualifying on Saturday whether he was satisfied with the resolution of the conflict, Hamilton said he was not and that he had no intention of removing the piercing. Hamilton had appeared at Friday's drivers' press conference wearing rings on all his fingers, heavy neck chains and three watches in an obvious show of defiance.
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