P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The FIA is looking to eliminate swearing from drivers across its competition, which hasn’t been met with much fondness so far.
Carlos Sainz criticized the FIA’s attempt to eliminate swearing from F1 drivers, mentioning the new guidelines that could lead to severe punishments such as race bans and point deductions. The issue gained attention after Max Verstappen received a community service penalty for swearing during an FIA press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix last year. WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux was the first driver to be punished under the new rules after swearing on a live broadcast. Sainz emphasized the importance of drivers controlling swearing in press conferences and interviews, citing it as a matter of education and manners. However, he noted that swearing in the heat of the moment while racing is different, expressing that those raw emotions show the true nature of a driver and should be preserved in F1. Finally, Sainz mentioned the constraints F1 drivers already face in terms of media interactions and highlighted the authenticity of radio communications in showcasing drivers’ passion and emotions.
