F1 President talks Lewis Hamilton out of Miami withdrawal

The seven-time world champion indicated he was ready to boycott Sunday's maiden Formula One race at the Hard Rock Stadium amid the governing body's jewellery cockpit clampdown.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives for the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race wearing various items of jewelry at the Miami International Autodrome. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Lewis Hamilton was talked out of his threat to withdraw from the Miami Grand Prix following a summit with FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem.

The seven-time world champion indicated he was ready to boycott Sunday's maiden Formula One race here at the Hard Rock Stadium amid the governing body's jewellery cockpit clampdown.