Formula 1 drivers could be suspended from racing or lose championship points for swearing or making political statements under new rules

The FIA has introduced new rules aimed at penalizing verbal misconduct among drivers. The governing body, led by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has rolled out

Formula One drivers face harsher penalties such as points deductions, heavy fines and even bans for misbehaviour this season. New guidelines for race stewards have been issued by the governing FIA, with drivers who cause damage to the FIA through verbal abuse - for example - risking severe sanctions.