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Ben Hunt: F1 drivers should carry on swearing

Social vulgarity or a reflection of human emotion?

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Verstappen punished for swearing in Singapore GP press conference

Max Verstappen has been ordered to "accomplish some work of public interest" by the FIA stewards for using foul language in a press conference at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Autosport

Verstappen ordered to do public service work for swearing in press conference

Max Verstappen has been ordered to "accomplish some work of public interest" by the FIA stewards for using foul language in a press conference at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton Addresses Racial Element In FIA President's Comments

Lewis Hamilton challenges FIA president's stance on swearing in Formula 1, highlighting racial undertones and the debate on drivers' self-expression.

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Lewis Hamilton unhappy with ‘racial element’ of FIA president’s comments

Lewis Hamilton has expressed disquiet at comments made by the president of Formula One’s governing body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, that F1 drivers should not swear like rap artists

The Guardian - UK

Hamilton points to "racial element" in FIA president's words over swearing

Lewis Hamilton has said there is a "racial element" to the choice of words used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in his bid to clampdown swearing.

Autosport

Exclusive: FIA asks F1 to limit swearing in television coverage

The FIA has asked Formula One Management to minimise the amount of foul language that is broadcast on F1’s television productions, Motorsport.com can reveal.

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Ben Sulayem on new Officials Department: “You can’t order them on Amazon”

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the introduction of a new Officials Department is of great importance as they cannot be ready-made.

Motorsport

Exclusive: Ben Sulayem on new Officials Department - “You can’t order them on Amazon”

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the introduction of a new Officials Department is of great importance as they cannot be ready-made.

Autosport

FIA President Ben Sulayem advises Andretti to "buy another F1 team"

Andretti was refused a 2026 entry by F1 after the FIA had admitted its application on a technical basis.

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FIA's Ben Sulayem advises Andretti to "buy another F1 team"

Andretti was refused a 2026 entry by F1 after the FIA had admitted its application on a technical basis.

Motorsport

Alonso says FIA “on board” with new F1 driving standards guidelines on the way

The Aston Martin driver thrust the issue of penalties into the spotlight at the Miami Grand Prix when he suggested some drivers got away unpunished in incidents because they were “not Spanish.”

Autosport

FIA clubs recommend legal action over Ben Sulayem accusations

In the wake of Ben Sulayem having been cleared of wrongdoing in an investigation relating to allegations of interference in two Formula 1 races last year, a selection of member clubs have issued a strongly-worded letter of support backing him.

Motorsport

More Horner woe and driver gossip: what to look out for as F1 hits Japan

Red Bull’s ongoing saga appears to be unsettling the paddock with a potential driver reshuffle on the cards

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FIA President Defends Leadership Amid Whistleblower Complaints

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem faces challenges and controversies in Formula 1 leadership, navigating through whistleblower complaints and off-track drama.

The Guardian - UK

FIA unable to escape scrutiny with indictments overshadowing season

Australian Grand Prix takes place this weekend amid a backdrop of discontent and public grievances against F1’s embattled regulator

AAP

McLaren boss Brown wants 'transparency' from FIA

McLaren boss Zak Brown wants to see the full transparency from Formula One's governing body over the multiple scandals overshadowing the season.

Motorsport

'No option but to trust FIA' amid criminal complaint, interference claims - F1 team bosses

The FIA Compliance Department looked into allegations from a whistle blower, who claimed president Mohammed Ben Sulayem attempted to influence officiating at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix plus delay homologating the Las Vegas circuit.

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Lewis Hamilton: FIA head Mohammed Ben Sulayem has never had my backing

Lewis Hamilton has delivered a damning assessment of the leader of F1’s governing body and given his full support to Susie Wolff

Autosport

Ben Sulayem cleared of wrongdoing after FIA investigation

The FIA’s Compliance Department had been looking into claims made against Ben Sulayem by a whistleblower about two separate incidents that occurred during 2023.

Autosport

F1 team bosses warn against 'prejudging' FIA president amid investigation

As first reported by the BBC, a whistleblower has come forward with two claims against Ben Sulayem.

Motorsport

Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case

In two separate reports published by the BBC this week, it is claimed a whistleblower has accused Ben Sulayem of attempting to interfere in the result of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and that later in last season he allegedly pushed for officials to find a way not to…

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FIA President Faces Allegations Of Misconduct

Allegations of FIA President's interference in Formula 1 decisions spark controversy and investigations, raising questions about governance and conflicts o...

Autosport

FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation

According to the BBC story, a whistleblower claims that they were told “on behest of the FIA president” to not homologate the street track ahead of last November’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix - a flagship event for F1 as it moved to promote the race itself for the first…

Autosport

Ben Sulayem investigated for alleged attempt to interfere in F1 race result - Report

The event involved is the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, where Fernando Alonso finished third on the road before a 10-second penalty for the team touching the car during a penalty stop demoted him to fourth.

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