Lewis Hamilton believes Formula One drivers need a “power seat at the table” in talks with the FIA over the sport’s future direction and should have a greater say as with other sporting player unions.

Seven-time world champion calls for F1 drivers to be handed position of authority after potential FIA u-turn over swearing fines.

In response to Ben Sulayem’s recent Instagram statement revealing he is considering changes to the controversial swearing rules introduced ahead of the 2025 season, Hamilton stated his belief that drivers need to hold “a power seat at the table” in regards to how F1 is governed.