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Formula 1’s Grand Prix Drivers’ Association have released a letter railing against the FIA’s clampdown on swearing, calling for the FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to “consider his own tone and language when talking about drivers”
The Grand Prix Drivers’ Association has criticized the FIA’s crackdown on swearing in a letter, urging FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to watch his tone when discussing drivers. Following Max Verstappen’s community service penalty for swearing, the GPDA promised to respond with a public letter. The drivers are dissatisfied with the punishments and the lack of transparency on where fine money goes, questioning the necessity of the penalties. The GPDA emphasizes the professionalism of its members and calls for respectful communication between the FIA President and drivers. They advocate for collaboration among all stakeholders to improve the sport for everyone involved.