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Sainz: FIA's going too far with in-cockpit language restrictions

Williams driver Carlos Sainz says the FIA's clampdown on swearing is "too much" and thinks it would be bad for Formula 1 if drivers were no longer allowed to show emotion inside the car.

Last month, F1's governing body issued an update to its Sporting Code, featuring a series of stewards' penalty guidelines to handle swearing or other sporting code violations. The new guidelines suggest much stricter penalties ranging from fines of up to 120,000 euro to points deductions and even race bans.

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