Overview

• The FIA has reduced the base maximum penalty for driver misconduct from €10,000 to €5,000, a 50% decrease.
• Stewards can now fully suspend penalties for first-time offenses, granting greater flexibility in enforcement.
• New rules distinguish between controlled environments, like press conferences, and non-controlled environments, such as on-track incidents, with stricter standards for the former.
• Abuse of officials will now result in sporting penalties, such as grid or time penalties, instead of financial fines.
• The revisions, applicable across all FIA World Championships, aim to balance professional conduct with emotional expression, following months of driver pushback.