Lewis Hamilton believes some Formula 1 stewards show too much bias towards particular drivers.
The seven-times world champion also said he wants to see more diversity among F1’s selection of stewards at race weekends.
The FIA is making extensive changes to officiating in F1 following last year’s finale in Abu Dhabi, where Hamilton lost the world championship to Max Verstappen following a controversial call by former race director Michael Masi. The role previously held by Masi will now be shared by two people.
The role of the stewards, who make decisions on racing incidents and determine any penalties which are issued, has not been changed. But Hamilton has called for broader representation among the different stewards appointed from race-to-race.
“I want to see more women in the stewards’ room,” said Hamilton at Circuit de Catalunya today. “I think last year it was maybe one or two.
“It would be awesome for them to have a male and female as the two race directors that…