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Lewis Hamilton has insisted he 'fully support s' attempts to modernise F1 amid criticism of the pre-race driver introduction ceremony at the Miami Grand Prix. The competitors were introduced to the crowd by American musician LL Cool J, walking out one by one through a tunnel of cheerleaders towards their designated spots for the National Anthem pleasantries - all whilst an orchestra conducted by Will.I.Am played a rendition of his new F1-inspired song The Formula . But the festivities drew ire from followers on social media as well as the drivers, who complained mostly about the distractive nature of the proceedings in the build-up to the start of the race. Whilst this will not be repeated at every race on the 23-event schedule, around a third of the calendar is expected to be given similar treatment. Viewed by others: Red Bull Racing ...

Former Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan has urged Toto Wolff to "stand up and take" criticism in the wake of Mercedes' difficult start to the new campaign. The German manufacturer fell from the top of the stand ings last season and whilst victory at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at the end of the campaign provided optimism of renewing a rivalry with Red Bull this term, the W14 has failed to live up to expectations. Lewis Hamilton was able to secure a second-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix to clinch Mercedes ' first podium of the campaign, yet the gulf separating the Silver Arrows and Red Bull ensures the race for solutions continues. Team Principal Wolff was forthright in his criticism of the W14 at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix with his dismay backed by Hamilton, something that hasn't settled well with Jordan. Viewed by others: ...