‘It needs to change’ says seven-time champion
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll calls rules ‘fundamentally flawed’
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One drivers should have a “seat at the table” in discussion on directions the sport should take in future, to have an input alongside key stakeholders such as the teams and the FIA. Hamilton’s view was largely echoed across the paddock including by the current world champion, Lando Norris.
Hamilton was speaking before this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix where the rule changes implemented after driver dissatisfaction with this year’s new regulations are taking effect for the first time.
“All the drivers we do work together, we all meet but the fact is we don’t have a seat at the table,” Hamilton said. “We do engage with the FIA and F1; F1’s more often a little bit more responsive. But being that we’re not stakeholders, we don’t have a seat at the table currently, which I think needs to change.”
