Lewis Hamilton says he will skip the Lego car parade at the British Grand Prix, calling it the most dangerous part of the weekend.
SILVERSTONE: Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix, his home race.
“I’m not going to do it,” the British Ferrari driver said, with a laugh. “It’s the most dangerous part of the weekend!”
All 22 drivers are set to be involved in the stunt, 90 minutes before the race driving replica cars made of 28,000 Lego bricks that will have a maximum speed of 25 kph.
Hamilton avoided driving at a previous Lego event in Miami.
“I let Charles drive last time and it was just hilarious watching everyone crashing into each other,” said Hamilton. “So yeah, I don’t know whether or not I’ll be in the Lego car this year.”
Reports suggested that Hamilton was disgruntled on behalf of the drivers because they do not receive a fee.
Hamilton refused to comment when asked whether safety was his only issue.
“There’s not really much to say,” he said. “It’s something I need to take offline.”
Hamilton was not alone in lacking enthusiasm for the event, one of a series of stunts organised by Formula One, owned by the American Liberty Media group, and the Danish toy manufacturer.
“I’m indifferent,” said Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll. “I’m not gonna lose sleep over it or wake up early excited about it. It’s just another drivers’ parade.”
World champion Lando Norris of McLaren disagreed.
“I’m pretty excited about it actually. It’s different,” he said.
