Hefty Fines For F1 Drivers For 'misconduct, Moral Injury' Offences

Formula One drivers will now be liable to pay hefty fines if they contravene the FIAs moral and misconduct clauses spelt out in the revised stewards penalty guidelines.

The newly updated governing document was released on Wednesday, with specific amendments to Article 12 of the International Sporting Code ISC. The new laws work on a three offence system, where drivers are first asked to pay a fine between 10 000 and 15 000 between R193 000 and 290 000, depending on the offence.

Thereafter, consequences include bigger fines and eventually a month-long suspension and even a deduction of championship points. These new regulations come after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayems decision to clamp down on the vulgar diction some drivers have used in the past.

During last seasons Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen aired his profane thoughts surrounding the Red Bull Racings RB20 car.

Verstappen had to take part in a community service project in Rwanda as part of his sentence. Charles Leclerc also swore in a press conference, but apologised afterwards and only paid a fine.