Lewis Hamilton Cleared To Wear Nose Ring After Medical Exemption

Lewis Hamilton simply got his very first win of 2023 — the Formula 1 super star was simply given a medical exemption to wear his nose ring ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The FIA — F1’s governing body — revealed a crackdown on fashion jewelry in 2015 … prohibiting chauffeurs from using devices throughout races. Any infraction of the guideline would lead to fines and ultimate suspension.

But the brand-new guideline led to issues for Hamilton, who declared he was experiencing blood blisters from needing to take his nose stud out for each race.

The FIA revealed Friday it got a report from Mercedes’ group physician requesting for a medical exemption to permit Hamilton to take on his nose ring in — which was given.

“The Stewards consulted the FIA Medical Delegate, who viewed the medical report, examined the driver and concurred with the opinion therein,” the choice read.

“We have determined to take no further action as there are concerns about disfigurement with frequent attempts at removal of the device.”

Of course, Hamilton has actually been outspoken versus the guideline to start with … and provided a middle finger to the FIA by using a lots of fashion jewelry throughout his interview at the Miami Grand Prix last May.