News Details
Magnussen 'surprised' by FIA ban on drivers’ political free speech
Kevin Magnussen is the latest driver to weigh in on the FIA’s controversial clampdown on drivers using Formula 1 as a platform for political activism. The sport’s governing body recently amended its International Sporting Code, adding a provision that bans drivers from expressing or displaying "political, religious and personal statements", unless previously approved by the governing body. Many believe the restrictions were specifically aimed at Lewis Hamilton who, along with F1 retiree Sebastian Vettel, regularly polarized the public’s attention on race day on causes linked to social injustice, inequalities or climate change. Hamilton has yet to publicly address the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
F1 will not ‘gag' drivers' speech –...
Feb.8 Formula 1 will not 'gag' its race drivers in 2023, the sport's CEO...
3y ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Verstappen: FIA ban on political statements 'a bit...
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen believes the FIA's decision to...
3y ago from F1i.com
Albon on FIA's political statement ban: 'We're all...
Williams charger Alex Albon says the FIA needs to provide clarity on its...
3y ago from F1i.com
Max Verstappen surprisingly backs up Lewis Hamilton as...
Double World Champion Max Verstappen has joined the likes of Alfa Romeo...
3y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Francesco Bagnaia just trying to "survive"...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin reveals how Marco Bezzecchi pushed him...
Jorge Martin admits that Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi is pushing him...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia: MotoGP should hold a test before...
Francesco Bagnaia has called on MotoGP to hold a test before racing at a...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Bezzecchi ‘won’t consider himself title...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Winners and losers from IndyCar at Barber Motorsports...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher: “I thought I was ready — but I...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Pato O’Ward left searching for answers after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Christian Lundgaard left frustrated by costly pit stop...
Christian Lundgaard finished second in Sunday’s IndyCar race from...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Former FIA vice president and WRC boss Morrie Chandler...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Subaru teases new rally car for Japanese Championship
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
How Toyota’s new flying Finn is starting to make WRC...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta backs Kalle Rovanpera to “come back...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Ups and downs for Arsenal's international contingent
Morning all. Viktor Gyokeres is going to the World Cup. The Arsenal man...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
“I really like Arsenal”: 11-G/A star issues...
Brazilian attacker Luiz Henrique has been linked with a move to Arsenal in...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool in contact with reps of 40-G/A star as...
Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler continues to be linked with a move away...
17h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal keen on signing teenage Bundesliga striker to...
Arsenal are allegedly interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen star...
18h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Williams sack James Vowles, sign Christian Horner and...
As many expected, James Vowles has been given his... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lawrence Stroll buys Alpine makes Flavio Briatore boss at...
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll set to acquire... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
FIA to ditch 2026 Power Units for V10 engines in 2027,...
The 2026 power units are too expensive, too... Read More »
44m ago from GrandPrix247.com
