The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) seems to be in the middle of a legislative overhaul for the 2025 season, as the governing body of motorsports changes its sporting code yet again — and free speech is on the chopping block next, according to new reports.

The FIA has released a series of new stewards' penalty guidelines that could result in drivers receiving fines, points deductions and even racing bans.

Salty language is at the core of probably every competition on Earth and Formula 1 racing is no different, as drivers and teams push the limits to go ever faster and, inevitably, more than a few curse words come out.

Formula 1 drivers could be suspended from racing or lose championship points for swearing or making political statements under new rules

Formula 1 drivers could face points deductions or bans if they repeatedly swear or criticize the sport's governing body under revised misconduct guidelines issued by the FIA.

F1 drivers face bans if they repeatedly swear or criticise the sport's governing body under changes to the FIA's sporting code for the 2025 season.

F1 drivers could face a race ban this year if they repeatedly swear or criticise the FIA under controversial new rules published this week. Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen received community service,

The FIA has issued new guidelines that could see F1 drivers face hefty fines, points deductions, and a one-month suspension or more for repeated misconduct violations.