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Formula 1 drivers — along with all of those competing in FIA championships — are at risk of heavy fines, month-long bans and deductions of points for repeat criticisms of the governing …
Formula 1 drivers and participants in FIA championships face the risk of fines, bans, and point deductions for repeat criticisms of the governing body and misconduct such as swearing. A significant incident regarding drivers swearing emerged in late 2024 following FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s attempt to curb it. Max Verstappen was assigned “work of public interest” for his expletive during a press conference in Singapore, leading to reluctance in official FIA press conferences. Despite opposition from rivals and the Grand Prix Drivers Association, a new sporting code appendix outlines penalties for misconduct, including swearing, emphasizing moral injury to the FIA. Stewards have discretion to determine penalties based on the severity and context of the offense, with escalating fines and suspensions for repeat incidents. The FIA aims for clarity and consistency in penalty enforcement through the new code appendix.
