Hamilton's road rage at FIA

Posted on 11/09/2010

Lewis Hamilton says F1 drivers should not face FIA punishments over road traffic offences © Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the FIA's plans to penalise F1 drivers for road traffic infractions after the sport’s governing body said that that drivers risk losing their jobs if they lose their normal road license.

If a driver commits a "serious road traffic offence", the FIA "may issue a warning or refer the matter" to the World Motor Sport Council.

Hamilton’s so-called 'hoon driving' in Melbourne earlier this year landed him in hot water and could be one of the reasons for the governing body’s reaction.

Although Hamilton said he regularly supports road safety programmes, he added that "What we do in our private life is our private life".

"I'm sure Jean Todt has had a speeding ticket," said Hamilton. "We're all making mistakes and learning. I don't feel that everything I've worked for should be taken away from me for something that could be small, could be big."