US EditionMotorsport’s world governing body dials back driver cursing penalties after major outcry | News Channel 3-12
- The FIA reduced penalties for drivers cursing in Formula 1 and other FIA events on Wednesday following extensive feedback from competitors and stakeholders.
- This change followed criticism that the original rules ahead of the 2025 season imposed excessive fines and point losses, and that dialogue between drivers and the FIA was insufficient.
- The updated Appendix B halves maximum fines from 10,000 to 5,000 euros, allows stewards more discretion, and shifts abuse-of-officials punishments to sporting penalties rather than fines.
- Ronan Morgan, drivers' committee president, said the rule changes "further strengthen the FIA's International Sporting Code" by supporting drivers under competition pressures and promoting sportsmanship.
- These revisions suggest the FIA aligns with other major sports and may improve relations with drivers while maintaining the sport’s standards and role model expectations.
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(CNN) — The FIA, motorsport’s world governing body, announced on Wednesday a major dialing back of the penalties issued to drivers for cursing after a groundswell of opposition towards the new regulations.In rules introduced by the FIA ahead of the season, F1 drivers could be penalized – with monetary fines or loss of championship points – for cursing in press conferences.Fines started at €40,000 ($41,600) for a driver’s first offense, with it d…
Motorsport’s world governing body dials back driver cursing penalties after major outcry | News Channel 3-12
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The FIA, motorsport’s world governing body, announced on Wednesday a major dialing back of the penalties issued to drivers for cursing after a groundswell of opposition towards the new regulations. In rules introduced by the FIA ahead of the season, F1 drivers could be penalized – with monetary fines or loss of championship points – for cursing in press conferences. Fines started at €40,000 ($41,600) for a driver’s firs…
F1 news: FIA announce major U-turn over swearing rules ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
F1 news: FIA announce major U-turn over swearing rules ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Formula One drivers will no longer face such extreme consequences for swearing, after extreme backlash from the drivers
FIA announces major F1 rule change on eve of Imola GP after complaints from drivers - The Mirror
Up to now, F1 drivers had been at risk of massive fines, race bans and even the docking of World Championship points for multiple offences of swearing under controversial FIA guidelines
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