Defending champion Max Verstappen was sanctioned by motor-racing governing body the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) in September after swearing while describing his car's performance during a press conference in Singapore.

F1 drivers respond to FIA's crackdown on swearing, calling for transparency in financial fines, better communication, and respect for drivers' professionalism.

Formula 1 drivers have criticized the president of the sport’s governing body, the FIA, and asked to be treated like adults in an escalating row over swearing in news conferences.

Formula 1 drivers have hit out at the sport’s governing body and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, insisting they want to be