The WRC drivers statement shows it's time for common sense to prevail

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A very popular former Formula 1 world champion broke the ranks to side with the FIA about his very controversial "ban on swearing." This severe crackdown, coupled with new sanctions that could even go up to race bans and (...) Formula 1 / FIA

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WRC Drivers Protest FIA's Swearing Ban: The Controversy Behind Motorsport's Newest Regulation

Rally drivers from the World Rally Championship (WRC) have voiced their dissent over the recent swearing ban imposed by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). They have decried the move as unrealistic, voicing concerns about potentially severe penalties for what is essentially an emotional reaction in a high-stakes environment. The new rule, aimed at curbing the use of profanity during official broadcasts and media interactions, ha…

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The drivers of the 2025 World Rally Championship have sided with Formula 1 drivers in order to unite against the strict guidelines of the FIA in terms of swearing. The WoRDA (WRC, the equivalent of the WRC Grand Prix Drivers Association) has issued a long statement demanding an urgent solution" by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. This statement comes after the WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux was fined for using a juron in a TV interview earlier th…

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The WRC drivers statement shows it's time for common sense to prevail

For the World Rally Championship drivers and co-drivers to unite in such a way against the FIA’s decision to impose sanction for swearing is an extraordinary move, but also a logical next step.The ball is now firmly in the FIA’s court after the World Rally Drivers Alliance (WoRDA) issued a lengthy statement strongly opposing the governing body’s move to implement swearing sanctions on ...Keep reading

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Following the very important sanction Adrien Fourmaux received at the last rally in Sweden, the WRC crews reacted strongly. As a reminder the Hyundai driver received a fine of €10000 (€200,000 if repeated within 12 months) following his "gross" language during the interview at the stop point of the final Power Stage. Therefore, all the WRC crews (pilots and co-drivers) decided to... Source