AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

FIA President Considers Overturning Controversial Swearing Rules in Dramatic U-turn

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
April 29, 2025
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 1 min read
0
FIA President Fires Back: ‘Drivers Want Professional Stewards, But Won’t Pay for Them’

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem after the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

In a groundbreaking move, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem shocks the motorsport world with a potential shake-up in the controversial swearing rules that have plagued the industry. The FIA’s rigid control over drivers’ language has sparked outrage among competitors, particularly in Formula 1, leading to bold protests and defiance.

The discontent reached its peak when Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rebelled against the regulations during the Singapore Grand Prix last year, opting to snub the official press conference and address journalists separately. This act of rebellion was mirrored by participants in the World Rally Championship’s Safari Rally, who either refused to engage in post-stage interviews or communicated solely in their native languages.

However, Ben Sulayem, known for his unwavering enforcement of the zero-tolerance policy, appears to be softening his stance. In a surprising Instagram post, he hinted at a potential shift in the strict rules, emphasizing collaboration and unity within the sport. The possibility of banning driver team radios from broadcasts as a response to continued profanity was even raised.

Acknowledging the feedback from drivers across the FIA’s various championships, Ben Sulayem expressed a willingness to enhance “appendix B,” a crucial component of the international sporting code. With a background in rally driving, he empathizes with the challenges faced by competitors and advocates for continuous improvement in the regulations governing the sport.

As the motorsport community awaits further developments, the proposed changes could mark a significant turning point in the ongoing battle between regulatory control and individual expression on the track. Stay tuned as the FIA prepares to navigate this delicate balancing act in the world of high-speed competition.

Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crowned best F1 driver duo for 2026!
Motorsports

McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crowned best F1 driver duo for 2026!

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 6, 2025 Second placed McLaren's...

by Miguel Cunha
January 19, 2026
Red Bull racing shakes up team dynamics: Max Verstappen welcomes new chief mechanic for 2026
Motorsports

Red Bull racing shakes up team dynamics: Max Verstappen welcomes new chief mechanic for 2026

Title: Red Bull Racing Shakes Things Up: Major Mechanics Overhaul Ahead of 2026 F1 Season! In a stunning move that’s...

by Miguel Cunha
January 19, 2026
NASCAR’s shocking rule change sparks outrage: drivers warn of ‘unfair advantage’ for new teams
Motorsports

NASCAR’s shocking rule change sparks outrage: drivers warn of ‘unfair advantage’ for new teams

NASCAR's New Rule Sparks Outrage: Is It Favoring Newcomers at the Expense of Tradition? In a shocking twist that has...

by James Taylor
January 19, 2026
Kyle Larson unleashes sprint car excitement at Vegas: NASCAR weekend sparks fan frenzy!
Motorsports

Kyle Larson unleashes sprint car excitement at Vegas: NASCAR weekend sparks fan frenzy!

NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (5) rides in a truck Sunday, July 27, 2025, ahead of the Brickyard 400...

by Carl Harrison
January 19, 2026

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent News

McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crowned best F1 driver duo for 2026!

McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crowned best F1 driver duo for 2026!

January 19, 2026
Volvo EX60 com assistente virtual Gemini da Google

Volvo EX60 with Google’s virtual assistant Gemini.

January 19, 2026
Red Bull racing shakes up team dynamics: Max Verstappen welcomes new chief mechanic for 2026

Red Bull racing shakes up team dynamics: Max Verstappen welcomes new chief mechanic for 2026

January 19, 2026
NASCAR’s shocking rule change sparks outrage: drivers warn of ‘unfair advantage’ for new teams

NASCAR’s shocking rule change sparks outrage: drivers warn of ‘unfair advantage’ for new teams

January 19, 2026

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

MSports Play Icon
MSports Play
The New streaming service
Download
×
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.