Lewis Hamilton has indicated he may not participate in a promotional LEGO car parade ahead of the British Grand Prix, a decision stemming from a dispute over driver compensation and safety concerns.
Formula One organizers had planned for all 22 drivers to complete a lap of the Silverstone track in miniature LEGO cars, reaching a maximum speed of 15 mph, approximately 90 minutes before the main race. However, Hamilton publicly stated his opposition during a press conference, calling the event "the most dangerous part of the weekend" and declaring, "I'm not going to do it."
Sources suggest that Hamilton's refusal is linked to drivers not receiving a fee for their involvement in the high-profile stunt. Some fellow competitors are reportedly of a similar mind, though F1 bosses are reportedly optimistic that Hamilton will eventually agree to participate. They have communicated the importance of his involvement to Ferrari officials, given his significant commercial value.
A similar LEGO car event was held at the Miami Grand Prix last year, where team representatives, such as Charles Leclerc for Ferrari, took part. Hamilton recalled that event, noting it was "hilarious watching everyone crashing into each other."
When pressed for further details on his stance, Hamilton stated, "There is not really much to say on that – it's something I need to take offline."
Hamilton, who has won his home race a record nine times, shifted focus to the main event, discussing his engineers' inquiries about car setup. He emphasized his commitment to performing to the best of his ability and drawing energy from the home crowd, acknowledging the boost provided by fans.
