The FIA, motorsport’s governing body, courted controversy last season when FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem called for a blanket ban on drivers swearing, declaring F1 should d

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.

Formula One season onwards, Johnny Herbert will no longer be an FIA steward during Grand Prix weekends. The decision puts an end to the increasingly loud calls for the removal of Herbert from his voluntary position because of possible conflicts of interest.

OPINION: Punishing an unpaid volunteer for taking a paid job is at least an hour late and a few dollars short