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Inspired by Formula 1’s Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), the drivers and co-drivers of the World Rally Championship have united to question the FIA’s anti-swearing clampdown
The drivers and co-drivers of the World Rally Championship, inspired by Formula 1’s GPDA, have joined forces to question the FIA’s recent cracking down on swearing among competitors. Tension arose due to the updated penalty guidelines in the International Sporting Code, leading to disagreements between FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 drivers. The new guidelines outline escalating penalties for multiple misconduct offenses, including fines and suspensions. WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux was the first to be penalized for swearing during a televised rally stage, with leniency shown due to various factors. Both F1 and WRC drivers have voiced their disapproval of the fines, calling for greater transparency and more reasonable penalties based on income levels in the sport. Discussions and calls for communication with the FIA are ongoing as the WRC and F1 seasons approach.
