Motor racing-FIA president considering 'improvements' to swearing rules


Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 20, 2025 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem ahead of the race REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

LONDON (Reuters) -FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Monday he was considering "improvements" to rules that impose heavy sanctions for misconduct, including swearing, in Formula One and other series.

Competitors in rallying and Formula One have been at loggerheads with the Emirati, who will be up for re-election at the end of the year, over a crackdown on bad language during events.

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