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.

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

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has introduced new guidelines for penalties regarding driver misconduct – as points deductions and race bans are now a possibility for repeat offenders. The organisation has now revealed an updated version of the International Sporting Code ahead of the 2025 season.

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 fast, 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,