Overview

• Appendix B, introduced in 2025, enforces strict penalties for misconduct, including swearing, with fines and suspensions varying by championship level.
• FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed that revisions to the rules are being actively considered after receiving feedback from drivers in all seven FIA world championships.
• World Rally Championship drivers have already secured a compromise dividing events into controlled and uncontrolled zones, exempting certain heat-of-the-moment language from penalties.
• Formula One drivers, including Max Verstappen, have voiced concerns over the severity and ambiguity of the rules, with Verstappen notably limiting press comments to avoid potential sanctions.
• Further updates and potential refinements to Appendix B are expected soon, as the FIA seeks to balance fairness with regulatory clarity in its enforcement approach.