Hamilton donates 50 thousand euros to the FIA
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has agreed to donate 50,000 euros ($55,000,300) to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) after failing to attend the Formula One awards ceremony last December.
The British news agency "BA Media" reported that Mercedes team principal Hamilton and Toto Wolff boycotted the event, which was organized five days after the controversial Max Verstappen won the world championship in Abu Dhabi.
The rules of the sport state that drivers who finished the season in the top three must attend.
On the eve of the new season, Hamilton was officially fined by the FIA.
The seven-time world champion was also reminded of his commitment to sportsmanship.
A statement from the FIA said: "The FIA and Hamilton will work together with an independent commission during this process."
The statement continued: "During the meeting, the circumstances that led to Hamilton's absence from the Fifa 2021 Awards Ceremony were discussed."
The statement continued: "Hamilton emphasized the importance of celebrating the year's achievements with award winners from all over the world of motorsport and reminded the FIA President Hamilton of his commitment to sportsmanship, particularly in light of his standing in the world of motorsport."
Hamilton's contract with Mercedes, which expires at the end of next season, is worth 80 million pounds ($105 million).
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