Rallying-WRC drivers hit back at FIA

FIA swearing fines 'unacceptable', say WRC drivers
Drivers in the World Rally Championship have released a joint statement calling for an "urgent solution" to the clampdown on swearing introduced by motorsport's world governing body the FIA.It comes after French driver Adrien Fourmaux was fined 10,
WRC drivers hit back at FIA after Fourmaux fined for swearing
World rally drivers issued a joint statement on Monday condemning the governing body's crackdown on swearing and seeking talks with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to help find an "urgent solution".
WRC Drivers Take A Stand Against FIA Swearing Ban In Open Letter - 'Reached Unacceptable Level'
World Rally Championship drivers have taken a stand against the recent penalties imposed by the FIA on drivers for swearing publicly, calling for open dialogue
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Last year’s Formula 1 season saw a few drivers — including Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen — fined for their use of language. Verstappen, for example, was ordered to conduct community service after swearing during the FIA Press Conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Drivers lash out at FIA over ‘alarming’ and ‘unacceptable’ swearing stance
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WRC Drivers Join Formula 1 Drivers in Fighting the FIA for the Right To Swear
The World Rally Driver's Association is asking to speak with the FIA about an "exorbitant" fine levied against a driver who cursed on air.
Drivers demand ‘urgent solution’ in scathing statement after FIA issue first swearing fine
Fourmaux became the first driver to fall victim to a highly controversial rule introduced by the FIA over the winter break. Under the new legislation, drivers in premier racing series can receive punishments that scale to £101,400 (€120,000) fines, championship point deductions and even a one-month suspension for repeated swearing.
FIA president under fire over swearing rules – after rally driver hit with £8,300 fine
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has come under fire again over the governing body’s new swearing rules – after a rally driver was fined £8,300 (€10,000) for expletive language. Drivers in the World Rally Championship (WRC) have issued a statement calling for an “urgent solution” to be found after Hyundai driver Adrian Fourmaux was hit with a financial penalty.
Rally Drivers Are Fighting the FIA for the Right to Swear, Too
The World Rally Driver's Association is asking to speak with the FIA about an "exorbitant" fine levied against a driver who cursed on air.
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Fourmaux fined for “inappropriate language” on WRC TV live stream
Rally Sweden stewards handed Adrien Fourmaux a €10,000 ($10,500) fine, with a further €20,000 ($21,000) suspended for 12 ...
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WRC drivers call out FIA over ‘unrealistic’ swearing ban and ‘unacceptable’ penalties
WRC drivers have taken a stand against the FIA’s “unrealistic” ban on swearing, calling for communication with motorsport’s governing body to find an “urgent solution”. Last year FIA ...
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FIA Crisis: The stars of World Rally Championship unionise against FIA's swearing ban
Mohammed Ben Sulayem's presidency has been plunged into crisis after the drivers and co-drivers have formed a union over the ...