Rallying-WRC drivers hit back at FIA

FIA swearing fines 'unacceptable', say WRC drivers
Drivers in the World Rally Championship have released a joint statement calling for an "urgent solution" to the FIA's swearing clampdown.
WRC drivers hit back at FIA after Fourmaux fined for swearing
World rally drivers issued a joint statement on Monday condemning the governing body's crackdown on swearing and seeking talks with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to help find an "urgent solution".
WRC Drivers Take A Stand Against FIA Swearing Ban In Open Letter - 'Reached Unacceptable Level'
World Rally Championship drivers have taken a stand against the recent penalties imposed by the FIA on drivers for swearing publicly, calling for open dialogue
WRC drivers press FIA to ease misconduct standing, ‘inspired’ by F1 colleagues
Last year’s Formula 1 season saw a few drivers — including Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen — fined for their use of language. Verstappen, for example, was ordered to conduct community service after swearing during the FIA Press Conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
WRC Drivers Join Formula 1 Drivers in Fighting the FIA for the Right To Swear
The World Rally Driver's Association is asking to speak with the FIA about an "exorbitant" fine levied against a driver who cursed on air.
FIA president under fire over swearing rules – after rally driver hit with £8,300 fine
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has come under fire again over the governing body’s new swearing rules – after a rally driver was fined £8,300 (€10,000) for expletive language. Drivers in the World Rally Championship (WRC) have issued a statement calling for an “urgent solution” to be found after Hyundai driver Adrian Fourmaux was hit with a financial penalty.
Drivers demand ‘urgent solution’ in scathing statement after FIA issue first swearing fine
Fourmaux became the first driver to fall victim to a highly controversial rule introduced by the FIA over the winter break. Under the new legislation, drivers in premier racing series can receive punishments that scale to £101,400 (€120,000) fines, championship point deductions and even a one-month suspension for repeated swearing.
Rally Drivers Are Fighting the FIA for the Right to Swear, Too
The World Rally Driver's Association is asking to speak with the FIA about an "exorbitant" fine levied against a driver who cursed on air.
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FIA Crisis: The stars of World Rally Championship unionise against FIA's swearing ban
Mohammed Ben Sulayem's presidency has been plunged into crisis after the drivers and co-drivers have formed a union over the ...
Drivers Challenge FIA's Strict Language Policy
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Drivers demand meeting with FIA president over ‘alarming and unacceptable’ ban that Lewis Hamilton branded a ‘joke’
The World Rally Championship grid has united to demand a meeting with the FIA over their controversial ‘swearing ban’. The ...
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Another FIA series joins F1 in uniting against Mohammed Ben Sulayem's swearing rules
The World Rally Championship’s 2025 cohort has sided with F1 drivers in uniting against the FIA's strict swearing guidelines.