So last season they banned the drivers from wearing jewellery. This seemed like a ploy to particularly unsettle the red bull boys with their earrings. But it also upset Michael because he wore a necklace. Apparently it was a safety issue because the metal could burn you if there was a fire. Here’s a picture of Liuzzi with his earring.

The interesting problem for next season is the announcement of Sebastian Bourdais. He races while wearing glasses:

Now which will the F1 rule makers think is more important?

a) The metal from his glasses might burn his face in an accident.

b) That he can see.

I’ll leave you to answer the question.