FIA president releases controversial rule update

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has released an update regarding the controversial rules against swearing, with changes to be considered. 

In the statement posted on social media platform Instagram, the FIA president explained that drivers from all seven FIA world championships had delivered feedback on the new rules. 

Ahead of 2025, it was announced that swearing would be punished more severely, with race bans to be introduced for several offences. 

An initial swearing offence during an FIA press conference or broadcasted interview currently results in a fine of €10,000; however, the figure is higher in F1. 

In F1, the first swearing offence will currently result in a €40,000 fine, whilst multiple offences will result in further financial punishments and a one-month suspension. 

It comes under Appendix B of the FIA International Sporting Code, which is set to potentially be improved.

The FIA president's statement read: Following constructive feedback from drivers across our seven FIA world championships, I am considering making improvements to Appendix B.

"As a former rally driver, I understand the demands they face better than most. Appendix B is a key part of the International Sporting Code and is central in helping keep the sport accessible for all our sporting family. 

"Humans make the rules and humans can improve the rules. This principle of continuous improvement is something that I have always believed in and is at the heart of all we do at the FIA."