NEW FIA PRESIDENT: Rules are rules Hamilton faces penalties for absenteeism

Hamilton was absent from the FIA's year-end celebrations

Hamilton will face penalties for absenteeism. In particular, the newly elected FIA president, Ben Surayem, made it clear that while he understood, he would not condone Hamilton's actions.

Unhappy with the penalty, Wolff and Hamilton both missed the FIA's awards ceremony in Paris. Hamilton, as the runner-up of Driver of the Year, is obligated to attend events. "The top three drivers must attend the FIA awards ceremony."

Sulayam's first task in office may be to assess whether Hamilton's absence violates THE FIA's rules or what penalties he accepts.

"Rules are rules. We'll see which technical rules apply and whether they are violating them. If there is a violation, we will not tolerate it. ”

"We have to follow the rules, and I often say that it's not easy to establish rules. A person has made rules that can also be improved and modified. Rules need to be constantly improved. ”

Surayem expressed complete understanding of Hamilton's actions. "I know, Lewis is sad and what happened hurts him. But we have to check whether this is against the rules, and I can't say anything at this moment, and I've only been elected president for a few hours. ”

If Hamilton is found to have violated the rules, he will most likely be fined, but that little money Hamilton doesn't care.