The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) seems to be in the middle of a legislative overhaul for the 2025 season, as the governing body of motorsports changes its sporting code yet again — and free speech is on the chopping block next, according to new reports.

The FIA has issued new guidelines that could see F1 drivers face hefty fines, points deductions, and a one-month suspension or more for repeated misconduct violations.

Salty language is at the core of probably every competition on Earth and Formula 1 racing is no different. As drivers and teams push the limits to go ever fast, inevitably, more than a few curse words come out.

Formula 1 drivers could be suspended from racing or lose championship points for swearing or making political statements under new rules

F1 drivers could face a race ban this year if they repeatedly swear or criticise the FIA under controversial new rules published this week. Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen received community service,

The FIA has released a series of new stewards' penalty guidelines that could result in drivers receiving fines, points deductions and even racing bans.