P1racenews AI automatic summary:
This is a surprise move from the FIA but with very good reason it seems.
RacingNews365 confirmed that the FIA chose not to penalize Carlos Sainz for swearing during an official press conference. The Spanish Williams driver used the word “shit” during the FIA drivers’ press conference in Bahrain. Sainz had expressed his discontent over being fined €20,000 for arriving late to the national anthem ceremony in Suzuka due to a stomach issue. He even anticipated a potential fine for using explicit language during the press conference. The FIA had previously punished Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for swearing in press conferences, but opted not to penalize Sainz this time. The decision was made by the FIA media delegate in Bahrain after a conversation with Sainz, who was reportedly apologetic for his language.
