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FIA softens stance on driver swearing with revised Code
© XPB Phillip van Osten
14/05/2025 at 17:4314/05/2025 at 17:04 The FIA confirmed on Wednesday that it has revised Appendix B of its International Sporting Code, softening penalties for driver misconduct, including the use of offensive language. The changes reduce fines, introduce suspended penalties for first-time offenders, and provide clearer guidelines for stewards. The updates address widespread criticism from drivers and teams across multiple motorsport disciplines, aiming to balance sportsmanship with the emotional intensity of competition. The revisions follow a tumultuous period sparked by the FIA’s January 2025 update to the sporting code, which introduced strict...
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