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Perhaps unsurprisingly, Max Verstappen is not a fan of the president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s latest clampdown.
Max Verstappen expressed his doubts about the severity of the FIA’s penalties for swearing, which include a €40,000 fine for F1 drivers and potential race bans and point deductions for repeat offenses. Verstappen himself used profanity during an FIA press conference, highlighting the issue’s complexity. He emphasized the importance of using common sense and focusing on improving safety and performance of F1 cars over strict enforcement of language rules. Verstappen believes the heavy-handed regulations could unfairly impact a driver’s championship prospects if they receive a two-race ban. Despite not discussing the matter with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Verstappen stated he is open to sharing his opinions and finds the current approach to be excessive.
