FIA criticism from F1 drivers backed by others

F1 Drivers Could Be Suspended from Racing for Cursing or Critiquing the FIA in 2025
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) seems to be in the middle of a legislative overhaul for the 2025 season, as the governing body of motorsports changes its sporting code yet again — and free speech is on the chopping block next, according to new reports.
F1 Drivers Could Face Bans And Fines Of Up To $125,000 Under New FIA Rules
The FIA has issued new guidelines that could see F1 drivers face hefty fines, points deductions, and a one-month suspension or more for repeated misconduct violations.
Martin Brundle backs FIA swearing rules for F1 drivers as one thing 'doesn't feel right'
Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle is the first big name in the paddock to react to the FIA's introduction of potential bans and points deductions for drivers guilty of swearing, among other infringe
FIA criticism from F1 drivers backed by others: 'It's a mess at the FIA'
Several Formula 1 drivers have been critical of the FIA on several occasions, especially during the 2024 season. However, there is not only frustration in F1, but also in other racing classes where the governing body rules.
F1 Drivers Could Soon Be Banned from Races for Cursing or Badmouthing the FIA
A fiery 2024 Formula 1 season led to the broadcast of some, shall we say, PG-13 language over team radio channels, leading to FIA President Mohamed Ben Sualyem limiting even censored recordings of foul-mouthed drivers last September.
F1 drivers could face racing bans for swearing according to new radio rules
The FIA has released a series of new stewards' penalty guidelines that could result in drivers receiving fines, points deductions and even racing bans.
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For or against? The arguments behind FIA’s controversial new rules
What changes were made to the FIA’s International Sporting Code? The new ‘Appendix B’ outlines guidelines for race stewards ...
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F1 legend Brundle retaliates over FIA punishment changes in ‘stupid’ Verstappen dig
F1 legend Martin Brundle has backed the introduction of punishments for swearing by the FIA as he referenced a controversial ...
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Formula E to host rookie practice session in Jeddah
Formula E will host a practice session for rookie drivers ahead of the Jeddah E-Prix on Thursday February 13. The 40 minute ...
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FIA risking too much? The federation needs F1, not the other way around
With the news that drivers who verbally discredit the FIA - or at least the motorsport federation's standards - will face a ...
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Formula 1: Why the FIA Is on a Collision Course With F1's Drivers
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has a bizarre fetish for making himself rather unpopular with Formula 1's heavy hitters. From meddling in race results to clamping down on drivers expressing ...
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FIA's new F1 rules are dangerously vague - Lewis Hamilton and co shouldn't stand for it
Let's not beat around the bush - the FIA's new punishments for drivers who ... is that financial penalties are not the only thing Formula 1 stars now face for a slip of the tongue.
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FIA introduce NEW pit-lane rule for 2025
The FIA - the governing body of Formula 1, Formula E and World Rally among many others - have confirmed the introduction of ...
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The FIA can now ban F1 drivers for being ‘rude’
After last season’s hoo-ha over fruity language in F1, the FIA is set to clamp down on words it doesn’t like with a combination of huge fines, one-month driver bans and the threat of a ...
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F1 drivers face bans for criticising ruling body
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem triggered controversy last season with an interview in which he said he wanted drivers not to swear in their cars Formula 1 drivers face race bans if they ...
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FIA Formula 1 team entry fees increased significantly for 2025
F1 teams pay different amounts based on their previous season's performance, although it doesn't work out how you might think ...