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.
Rallying-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 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.
FIA dishes WRC driver $50,000 fine for F-word on live TV
The Hyundai driver was dished a AUD $16,500 (EUR $10,000) fine and imposed a second, 12-month suspended fine of $33,000 (EUR $20,000) for dropping an F-bomb on live television. Fourmaux will not have to pay the second fine as long as he does not re-offend.
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.
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.
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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
The protagonists of the World Rally Championship (WRC) are rebelling against the hardline stance adopted by the Fédération ...
George Russell risks £8,300 fine with latest rule break to escalate feud with FIA and Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Formula 1 is all fun and games, until somebody swears. This time it was Mercedes’ George Russell, who let out a brief ‘oh s** ...