The FIA took matters into its own hands and decided to policy drivers directly with the rules on the books. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen was sentenced to community service when he said, “The car was fucked,

Formula 1 drivers could be suspended from racing or lose championship points for swearing or making political statements under new rules

Formula One drivers face harsher penalties such as points deductions, heavy fines and even bans for misbehaviour this season. New guidelines for race stewards have been issued by the governing FIA, with drivers who cause damage to the FIA through verbal abuse - for example - risking severe sanctions.