Overview

• The FIA has halved the maximum fine for driver misconduct, including swearing, from €10,000 to €5,000 across its championships.
• Stewards now have the discretion to fully suspend penalties for first-time offences and consider mitigating circumstances when applying sanctions.
• Revised rules distinguish between 'controlled' settings, like press conferences, and 'non-controlled' environments, such as team radio during races, with penalties applied accordingly.
• Abuse of officials will now result in sporting penalties, such as grid or time penalties, instead of financial fines.
• FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem led a collaborative review process across seven World Championships to address driver concerns and improve regulatory clarity.