Is The Punishment For Cursing In F1 Too Harsh? Racing Boss Hints At Changes After Driver Backlash

A standoff over cursing in Formula 1 could be one step closer to a solution.

Ahead of this week's Miami Grand Prix, the president of Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has signaled he'll make "improvements" to punishments for swearing and criticism which have sparked a backlash from F1 drivers.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem posted on Instagram Monday that after "constructive feedback" from drivers across the various event the FIA governs, "I am considering making improvements to Appendix B."

That's the document which lays out the punishments for a range of offenses ranging from physical violence to political statements, using foul language and any comments deemed to cause "moral injury or loss" to FIA. The base fine for an F1 driver is set out at 40,000 euros 45,500.

Cursing behind the wheel