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FIA further intensifies F1 driver penalties

Jan.23 The Mohammed Ben Sulayem-led FIA is risking upsetting the Formula 1 drivers even more with draconian new penalties for bad behaviour. Award-winning Dutch F1 journalist Erik van Haren has spotted a new addition to the governing body's sporting code for 2025, outlining a range of ultra-harsh penalties. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc's penalties for swearing enraged the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) in 2024, but a hypothetical third offense this year could result in six-figure fines and even month-long race bans. 'Words, deeds or writings' that harm the FIA and motor racing's 'values', meanwhile, could ultimately lead to the actual loss of world championship points. 'The...
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