F1 drivers who swear could be fined €80,000, say new FIA rules
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F1's governing body, the FIA, issued updated guidelines imposing punishments for drivers who swear, including mounting fines and more for repeat offenders.
  • Venicon@lemmy.world
    2·
    12 days ago

    So these incredibly competitive athletes at the top of their games racing against 19 other similar competitive experts at 200mph with their literal lives on the line can’t swear in high stress situations?

    Fuck off, FIA. Absolute bullshit.

    Oops, sorry 💴 💴 💴

  • CaptDust@sh.itjust.works
    2·
    12 days ago

    Ohhh geez. If Max loses the championship after losing points to the swear jar, we just might see an assault take place.

  • Kanka@lemm.eeEnglish
    2·
    11 days ago

    lol these fines are definitely created for Verstappen and Hamilton. Like €120k for swearing a third time that’s probably at least half the salary of the low paid drivers. €120k fine for a second religious, political or personal statement, yeah that’s definitely a veiled anti-LGBT, anti-BLM policy targeting Hamilton. Bet nothing will happen if a driver says “god willing” or “inshallah” which is technically a religious statement.

  • CodeMonkeyUK@lemmy.world
    1·
    11 days ago

    What really is a swear word?

    The drivers should make up new words, repeat them, use them in anger often. Encourage others around them to join in.

    We need a 2025 New Swear Word Awards!