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 FIA's swearing clampdown.
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
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.
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.
Hakkinen Sides With FIA Over F1 Swearing Ban
A popular former Formula 1 champion has broken ranks to actually side with the FIA over its highly controversial ‘swearing ban’. The harsh clampdown,
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.
WRC drivers press FIA to ease misconduct standing, ‘inspired’ by F1 colleagues
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.
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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 ...
FIA’s profanity issue: Why F1’s governing body is targeting swearing
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Drivers demand meeting with FIA president over ‘alarming and unacceptable’ ban that Lewis Hamilton branded a ‘joke’
The World Rally Championship grid has united to demand a meeting with the FIA over their controversial ‘swearing ban’. The ...
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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 ...
‘We are human’ – F1 stars unite against FIA’s ‘joke’ ban slammed by Lewis Hamilton as driver fined £8,300
Formula 1 drivers were nearly unanimous in detailing the pitfalls of the FIA’s controversial ‘swearing ban’ to talkSPORT. The ...
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Evans holds off Katsuta for narrow WRC Rally Sweden victory
Elfyn Evans (above) fended off a final-day charge from Toyota Gazoo Racing teammate Takamoto Katsuta to secure victory on ...
Drivers Challenge FIA's Strict Language Policy
The protagonists of the World Rally Championship (WRC) are rebelling against the hardline stance adopted by the Fédération ...