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FIA stewards have punished WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux for swearing in a post-stage interview at Rally Sweden, which sets a precedent for other championships governed by the FIA to follow.
Adrien Fourmaux, a driver in the World Rally Championship, has received the first sanction under the new FIA stewards’ penalty guidelines. Following the Rally Sweden power stage, he used inappropriate language during a live post-stage interview, resulting in a €30,000 fine, with €20,000 suspended for 12 months. This incident marks the first application of the revised FIA International Sporting Code, specifically the new Appendix B, effective in 2025. Despite Fourmaux’s explanation and apology, the stewards deemed the punishment necessary, emphasizing the importance of respectful language in public discourse. The FIA stewards’ report outlined various mitigating factors taken into account when determining the appropriate penalty for Fourmaux’s actions. Additionally, the official FIA statement acknowledged the prevalence of such language as colloquialisms but reiterated the standards of professionalism expected in motorsport.
