Formula 1 drivers are considering collective action in response to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) recent decision to ban the use of profanity. This was announced by Mercedes driver George Russell.
Russell said, as reported by Racingnews365:
Between the drivers, a lot of us have spoken regarding swearing. I mean, we're yet to speak with the FIA, but we hope to do so probably next week, maybe in Mexico. Collectively, we are all on the same page. Next week, we'll probably formally put something towards you guys to read from the drivers as a united whole. Generally speaking, we don't want to be taking away the heat of the moment and emotions that drivers show during a race. I think it is down to maybe the broadcaster.
In May 2024, George Russell received the prestigious Lorenzo Bandini Trophy.
The first leg of the Formula 1 series will take place in Mexico on October 25 at 21:30 GMT+3.