By Madeline Coleman The Mercedes driver said he feels like the ban is “almost like a step backwards.” MIAMI—Lewis Hamilton made a strong statement against the FIA’s jewelry ban on Friday in more ways than one. The Mercedes driver showed up to the press conference sporting three watches, eight rings, four necklaces and two earrings. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers they could not wear jewelry in the car per the governing body’s International Sporting Code. “It has never been a safety issue in the past,” Hamilton said. “If they stop me, we have a spare …