P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 fans are overwhelmingly in agreement over the FIA’s contentious new stewards’ penalty guidelines for driver misconduct.
The FIA has introduced controversial new stewards penalty guidelines for the 2025 motorsport season, sparking discussion on social media. These measures, focused on driver ‘misconduct’, aim to reduce offenses like swearing and criticizing the FIA, outlined in Appendix B of the international sporting code. Multiple infractions could lead to bans and point deductions for drivers. Fines for violations vary based on the level of competition, with F1 drivers facing four times the financial penalties. These guidelines provide significant disciplinary authority to race weekend overseers, though their strict enforcement is yet to be determined. While pundits like Martin Brundle have weighed in, fans and a recent RacingNews365 poll overwhelmingly found the new rules too harsh. Share your thoughts on the FIA’s ‘misconduct’ penalty guidelines.
