Overview

• Appendix B of the FIA International Sporting Code introduced stricter penalties for misconduct, such as swearing, including fines, race bans, and championship point deductions.
• FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced on Instagram that improvements to Appendix B are under consideration following feedback from drivers across all FIA world championships.
• The rules currently impose escalating fines and sanctions, with F1 drivers facing higher penalties, including up to €120,000 fines and point deductions for repeat offenses.
• Drivers in Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship negotiated compromises on enforcement, distinguishing between controlled environments like press conferences and in-car, heat-of-the-moment communications.
• The timing of the review coincides with Ben Sulayem's unopposed bid for re-election as FIA president, raising questions about governance and transparency.