In a document distributed to the teams on Friday, titled, ‘Guidance on the Principle of Neutrality (Article 12.2.1.n of the ISC)’ the governing body has explained how an update to its long-standing International Sporting Code published late in 2022 will work in practice regarding drivers making personal statements on various issues and topics.
In the document, a copy of which has been seen by Autosport, the FIA insists drivers are free to express their own beliefs – but only at specific times and in certain circumstances, which generally cover time of sporting competition (on-track action, the podium and driver parade).
