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The FIA issued new guidelines over the winter break for drivers to abide by when it comes to matters such as swearing and personal statements.
Max Verstappen has joked about finding a way around FIA’s crackdown on swearing, suggesting he might start swearing in languages other than English to avoid penalties. The FIA introduced new guidelines last year stating that misconduct could result in penalties like fines, race bans, and loss of championship points. WRC driver Adrien Fourmoux was the first to be fined under these rules after an incident at Rally Sweden. Verstappen, who received community service last year for swearing in a press conference, believes the FIA has too many avenues to issue fines. He also mentioned that the fines cover unauthorised promotion of political, religious, and personal statements, leading to concerns about freedom of expression. Despite the stricter rules, Verstappen feels that public swearing doesn’t necessarily impact viewers at home and emphasizes the importance of common sense in enforcing the guidelines.
