The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) seems to be in the middle of a legislative overhaul for the 2025 season, as the governing body of motorsports changes its sporting code yet again — and free speech is on the chopping block next, according to new reports.

The FIA revealed last week that a raft of controversial anti-swearing and anti-criticism laws will be in place for all top-level motorsport categories, including Formula 1. Drivers and team personnel are now having their say on these new rules and the FIA as a whole.

The FIA has issued new guidelines that could see F1 drivers face hefty fines, points deductions, and a one-month suspension or more for repeated misconduct violations.

F1 drivers could face a race ban this year if they repeatedly swear or criticise the FIA under controversial new rules published this week. Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen received community service,

Three well-known Formula 1 figures think the FIA under the controversial leadership of President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is a “mess”. Last week, it emerged

Formula 1 drivers could face points deductions or bans if they repeatedly swear or criticize the sport's governing body under revised misconduct guidelines issued by the FIA.

With the news that drivers who verbally discredit the FIA - or at least the motorsport federation's standards - will face a hefty fine and possible suspension, President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his crew have reportedly made many drivers unhappy.

A fiery 2024 Formula 1 season led to the broadcast of some, shall we say, PG-13 language over team radio channels, leading to FIA President Mohamed Ben Sualyem limiting even censored recordings of foul-mouthed drivers last September.