The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly he plans to update the Formula 1 penalty system together with misconduct and swearword enforcement after obtaining beneficial feedback from the F1 racing drivers.
During January 2020 the FIA made an updated to its International Sporting Code that established new penalty procedures for stewards when dealing with misconduct incidents which could result in financial penalties and competition bans together with points reductions.
The FIA continued its disciplinary movement by dealing with Max Verstappen as well as Charles Leclerc for their swearing in press events from 2022.
FIA president wanted to restrict swearing in motor sport yet he punished Verstappen with FIA community service for a ban that Verstappen called “ridiculous.”
“Following constructive feedback from drivers across our seven FIA world championships, I am considering making improvements to Appendix B,” Ben Sulayem said.
“As a former rally driver, I understand the demands they face better than most.
“Appendix B is a key part of the International Sporting Code and is central in helping keep the sport accessible for all our sporting family.” Ben Sulayem added.
During an interview Verstappen displayed knowledge of the penalty rules by refusing to comment about his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix five-second penalty while he held the race lead.
The racer finished second despite his penalty service but lost by just under three seconds to maintain his race position.
“I know that I cannot swear in here (the news conference). But at the same time, you cannot be critical or any kind of form that might harm or danger, or let me get the (rule) sheet out, there’s a lot of lines.” Verstappen said.
The updated penalty regulations remain inactive during the first races of the current F1 season.
At the Bahrain race Carlos Sainz swore during a press conference after getting penalised in Japan GP yet escaped discipline because the stewards did not take action.
