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George Russell remains frustrated with the FIA and its president, despite an easing to the punishments surrounding drivers swearing.
George Russell has criticized the FIA for its initial “ludicrous” changes to Appendix B of the International Sporting Code (ISC), which covered the rules against drivers swearing and had been heightened ahead of the season. The FIA substantially increased the punishment for swearing, leading to fines and potential race bans, triggering outrage from drivers. The governing body has now reduced the severity of a breach of Appendix B, with fines reduced by 50% and the ability for stewards to suspend penalties for first offenses. Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, remains frustrated with the initial alterations to the rules and feels they should never have occurred. He emphasized the need for the rules to return to their original state and expressed skepticism about the communication from senior FIA officials on this issue.
