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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has seemingly warned that removal of team radio off F1 television broadcasts is possible, amid his clampdown on bad language from drivers.
Under Ben Sulayem’s leadership last year, the sport’s governing body modified the International Sporting Code to allow severe penalties for driver misconduct. Max Verstappen was the first driver to receive such a penalty, a one-day community service order for swearing at a press conference during the Singapore Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc was the second to be punished, receiving a $10,000 fine, with $5,000 suspended, for similar behavior at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Sulayem emphasized that stewards have the discretion to impose these punishments as necessary. Ben Sulayem suggested various measures to address drivers using inappropriate language during races, including potentially shutting down or delaying radio communications. The ongoing tensions between Sulayem and F1 drivers have raised concerns about the President’s approach, with the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association calling for a reassessment of his conduct. Despite the controversies, Sulayem’s tenure has been marked by significant changes and potential future conflicts with the drivers.
