In Formula 1, curses will be punished differently and milder in the future – Diepresse.com

In the Zoff for drastic punishments for swearing and other offenses of Formula 1 drivers, the World Association steps on the brakes. The International Automobile Association announced before the race in Imola Fia « Comprehensive improvements » on the controversial set of rules and gave up a number of sanctions. The fines were significantly reduced. In addition, curses and striking behavior in the race are only punished in severe cases.

In the future, a number of mitigating circumstances can be asserted if a driver has never become conspicuous. In the future, there should be no fines for misconduct compared to an official, but a sporting sanction. This can be a downgrade at the start or a time penalty in the race.

« As a former rally driver, I know first-hand which bandwidth of emotions there are during competitions, » said FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem quote. In press conferences and similar public appearances in a so -called controlled environment, misconceptions should continue to follow. With the penalty catalog, the FIA ​​wants to prevent “moral damage” for the world association.

Verstappen criticized rule

Drivers like world champion Max Verstappen feel prolonged by the FIA ​​because of the many regulations. They also criticize the lack of transparency, for which the fines are used. The offenses and the penalties in Appendix B of the code of conduct for racing drivers are recorded. (APA/dpa)