FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended controversial measures introduced to curb the prevalence of bad language from F1 drivers.
The new stewards' penalty guidelines, which also apply to those racing in other championships overseen by the governing body, allow for harsh punishments for indiscretions such as swearing and speaking out against the FIA.
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Revisited: Fatal F1 crash that could have been prevented
The opening race of the 2001 F1 season took place in Australia, with Albert Park kicking off the first of 17 races scheduled for that year.
It would be another year of success for Michael Schumacher who triumphed to take his fourth F1 title with relative ease.
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Brown opens up on 'toxic' McLaren environment
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has spoken out on the “toxic” environment he encountered when he first joined McLaren.
Brown joined the British outfit in late 2016 when it was enduring difficult results in partnership with Honda, who returned to the sport as a power unit supplier the year before.
FIA president makes F1 race director revelation
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stated that F1 will again have multiple race directors during the 2025 season.
According to Dutch journalist Erik van Haren, who writes for De Telegraaf, the boss of the governing body confirmed the decision when speaking in Madrid.
Former F1 driver issues outlandish Verstappen team-mate claim
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has suggested Isack Hadjar should have been promoted to Red Bull instead of Liam Lawson this year.
Red Bull opted to part ways with Sergio Perez at the end of the 2024 campaign and promoted junior driver Lawson to fill the second seat alongside Max Verstappen.
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Bizarre F1 scandal: Jailed driver triggers historic career
The 1991 Belgian Grand Prix is fondly remembered for the debut of Michael Schumacher, who instantly impressed the paddock with his raw speed.
Schumacher was handed his debut by Jordan, who was also enduring its first season on the grid.
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