In a shocking turn of events, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted at potential revisions to the controversial swearing rules that have stirred up a storm in the world of motorsports. The new guidelines, outlined in ‘Appendix B’ of the FIA International Sporting Code, have caused uproar among drivers, with penalties ranging from hefty fines to race bans and even deduction of championship points.
The rules particularly target conduct that may cause “moral injury or loss to the FIA” or any form of “misconduct”, defined as behavior that is offensive, insulting, or abusive. This has left drivers like Max Verstappen feeling the heat, with the threat of severe sanctions looming over those who breach the guidelines.
However, amidst the chaos and backlash from drivers across various championships, Ben Sulayem has teased the possibility of amendments to ‘Appendix B’. While the specifics of these changes remain uncertain, the move signals a potential shift in the stringent enforcement of the rules that have riled up the racing community.
Critics have slammed the guidelines as heavy-handed and lacking nuance, prompting discussions between drivers and FIA representatives to address concerns and reach common ground. The pressure seems to have pushed Ben Sulayem to reconsider the inflexible nature of the rules, hinting at a more lenient approach moving forward.
As the motorsport world awaits further updates on the fate of the controversial swearing rules, one thing is clear – the winds of change are blowing, and drivers may soon find themselves operating under a different set of regulations. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds and the future of driver conduct in motorsports hangs in the balance.
