P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is unimpressed with the FIA’s impending attempts to curb offensive language, particularly in messages broadcast over team radio in F1.
Max Verstappen responded bluntly to FIA president Ben Sulayem’s efforts to limit swearing on team radio in F1, questioning the logic behind prohibiting drivers from using bad language. He emphasized that the world is becoming more sensitive in general and suggested that limiting radio broadcasts or implementing delays with censorship might be more effective solutions. Verstappen argued that swearing is common and restricting drivers won’t change the situation, highlighting the difference between foul language and abuse. He pointed out that in other sports, negative comments made in the heat of the moment are not always picked up due to lack of constant mic presence, whereas F1’s broadcasted messages often lead to controversy on social media. Verstappen’s stance indicates a preference for addressing the issue by reducing the broadcast of extreme language rather than imposing bans on drivers.
