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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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FIA asked by Formula One drivers to treat them like adults amid swearing row

President of the FIA Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been urged to consider his “language” (David Davis/PA) - (PA Archive)

Formula One drivers have asked the FIA to treat them like adults amid the sport’s swearing row and urged president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to consider his own “language”.

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc have both been punished in recent weeks, with the Dutchman asked to “accomplish some work of public interest” after describing his car as “f*****” during a news conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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