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Swearing hitting the headlines in two other FIA world championships over the weekend demonstrated the tightrope F1 drivers will be walking under the updated rules around misconduct
Over the weekend, swearing made headlines in two other FIA world championships, highlighting the strict consequences Formula 1 drivers could face under the updated misconduct rules. The tension between FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 drivers regarding the policing and punishment of misconduct reached a peak with the release of the updated penalty guidelines for stewards in the International Sporting Code. These guidelines outline penalties escalating from fines to potential race bans for drivers found guilty of repeated misconduct. The recent events provided some clarity but also uncertainty for F1 drivers regarding potential penalties and leniency. Hyundai WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux became the first to be penalized under the new system for swearing during a television interview, resulting in a fine that was partially suspended due to mitigating factors. The stewards emphasized the inappropriate nature of such language and the need for caution in public discourse, despite its colloquial use.
