Russell Sees No Reason to Thank FIA for Swearing Backtrack

F1: Russell sees no reason to thank FIA for swearing backtrack

The Mercedes driver, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), said the high fines were “a little bit ludicrous in the first place.

Russell sees no reason to thank FIA for swearing backtrack

IMOLA, Italy :George Russell saw no reason to thank Formula One's governing body after it halved the maximum penalties drivers face for swearing.The Mercedes driver, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), said the high fines were "a little bit ludicrous in the first place."Of course

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F1 drivers on FIA swearing U-turn: It's a 'mess'

Lewis Hamilton has described the FIA's recent U-turn on swearing in F1 as "a bit of a mess", while his former teammate George Russell labelled the governing body's unwillingness to engage with drivers on the subject as "a bit suspect."

F1 Swearing Ban Is Off, But The FIA President Has A New, Strange Request

F1 teams can take the dish soap out of their drivers' onboard drink bottles because swearing is back on the menu.

Most Formula 1 drivers were pleased to adapt the strict curse rules of the FIA. Mercedes driver George Russell also explained that he was happy about it. But he also found clear words.