Formula One drivers will now need permission in order to make political statements at racing events. FIA, the federation that governs Formula One and other racing series, updated its International ...

Formula One (F1) drivers will now have to seek permission from their sports’ governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), to make “political statements” in the 2023 season, according ...

The FIA’s international sporting code has been updated to require that all Formula 1 drivers receive written permission to express explicit political, religious, or personal statements. Beginning in ...

Stricter policies for 2025 mean Formula One drivers could face hefty fines, suspensions and even championship points deductions for such indiscretions as swearing or making political statements. The ...