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Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas has played down the use of swear words by Max Verstappen amid the FIA’s potential blackout on F1 in-car radio broadcasts.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has discussed the possibility of implementing measures to control expletive language in Formula 1, such as shutting down radios during live communications or introducing delays. Max Verstappen was the first driver to receive a penalty under the revised International Sporting Code for swearing during a press conference in Singapore. Red Bull team member Nicholas acknowledged Verstappen’s occasionally heated tone during races, attributing it to the intense pressure of competition. Ben Sulayem emphasized the influential role that drivers play in front of a global TV audience, especially for younger viewers. Nicholas, however, believes that appropriate guidance for children watching can negate the need for immediate changes to driver language. He stresses the importance of parents teaching their children about language appropriateness, rather than relying solely on sports figures as role models.
