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.
Full list of F1 punishments for drivers revealed including huge bans for criticising FIA
Max Verstappen and his Formula 1 rivals risk fines, month-long bans and points deductions for breaking rules in 2025 under new guidelines issued to stewards by the FIA
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.
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
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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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 ...
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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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Controversial FIA swearing ban explained
Drivers now risk a ban if they swear according to the latest version of motorsport’s International Sporting Code. Image: ...
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For or against? The arguments behind FIA’s controversial new rules
The FIA recently revealed guidelines for the stewards to impose penalties upon F1 drivers for transgressions related to their ...
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F1 Pundit declares FIA trying to ‘silence’ drivers with latest crackdown
The Formula 1 grid has been at a standoff with the FIA in the past year. The sports governing body has doubled down on dissent amongst drivers. Now, Dutch driver Tom Coronel has slammed the ...
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FIA steward hits back at F1 teams’ criticism in ‘play that game’ response
Johnny Herbert said all F1 teams look to "steer things that favour them" from the FIA, but it has a "very difficult job" in ...
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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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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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Aussie racer refuses to be silenced by FIA changes
Australian youngster Christian Mansell has asserted that he will not change his beliefs to stay off the FIA’s radar. Image: ...