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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is in a spot of bother with the FIA after swearing in the post-race press conference for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix.
According to Article 12.2.1k of the FIA’s International Sporting Code, the governing body has recently taken steps to address driver swearing, enforcing restrictions to prevent moral injury or loss to the FIA or its members. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen faced consequences for swearing during a press conference prior to the Singapore GP, being required to complete a day of community service. Charles Leclerc, discussing a tense moment during a race, accidentally swore and quickly apologized, expressing reluctance to join in on any swearing with Max Verstappen. Following the incident, Leclerc apologized to the FIA Media Delegate, who later reported the incident to the stewards for further action. The FIA must now determine whether Leclerc should face a similar punishment to Verstappen’s, as other figures in the sport have also been reprimanded for violating the same code. Ferrari and Mercedes team principals Fred Vasseur and Toto Wolff were previously summoned for their comments regarding an incident involving Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari in Las Vegas.
