The FIA has introduced controversial new stewards penalty guidelines for the 2025 motorsport season, a move that has set social media abuzz.
Centred on driver 'misconduct', the new measures - listed under Appendix B of the governing body's international sporting code (ISC) - seek to drastically curb offences like swearing and speaking out against the FIA.
If found guilty multiple times, drivers could be punished with bans and championship points deductions.
There is also a multiplier in effect for fines to drivers at different levels of competition, meaning F1 drivers will pay four times the financial penalties listed below.
Article continues after FIA ISC Appendix B - a full explanation can be found HERE.
The changes remain guidelines, so it is not yet clear know rigorously they will be upheld. But they nonetheless hand considerable disciplinary power to those overseeing race weekends.
Whilst the world of motorsport awaits the opinions and perspectives of those racing in FIA championships, pundits such as Martin Brundle have been quick to share their views.
Fans, however, see things differently to the British ex-F1 driver. In a recent poll conducted by RacingNews365, a whopping 91% agreed the new measures were too harsh.
Check out the complete results of the latest poll by RacingNews365 below and let us know what you think in the comments.
Are the FIA's new 'misconduct' penalty guidelines too severe?
| Answer | Share of vote |
|---|---|
| Yes, they are too harsh | 91.72% |
| They are about right | 6.05% |
| No, they are not harsh enough | 2.23% |
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