The FIA has issued new guidelines that could see F1 drivers face hefty fines, points deductions, and a one-month suspension or more for repeated misconduct violations.

Under new guidelines issued ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season by the FIA, drivers repeatedly found guilty of misconduct, including swearing, face potential bans and points deductions

Changes to the FIA Sporting Code include potential fines, suspensions, and docking of Championship points for ‘misconduct’

The Formula 1 world was hit by new 'misconduct rules coming from the FIA. 2024 saw a lot of controversy surrounding swearing in FIA press conference and on track, with president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wanting drivers to crack down on the use of bad language,

The FIA has released the 2025 edition of the international sporting code, and following tweaks to the stewards’ penalty guidelines, F1 stars could now receive punishments as fierce as a one-month suspension and a deduction of championship points for their language.

Changes have been made to guidance given to Formula 1 stewards ahead of the 2025 season which mean drivers would face fines, potential bans or potentially points deductions for 'misconduct'

F1 drivers could face points deductions and bans for breaching the FIA's new 'misconduct' guidelines. F1 drivers face the possibility of being hit with points deductions and even bans under new ‘misconduct’ guidelines revealed by the FIA.

F1 drivers face bans if they repeatedly swear or criticise the sport's governing body under changes to the FIA's sporting code for the 2025 season.