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• FIA backs down in F1 swearing row by cutting drivers’ fines in half

  14-05-2025 23:21
  FIA softens hard line on clean-up after Verstappen’s ireStewards granted more discretion on deciding penaltiesFormula One’s governing body the FIA has retreated from its hard stance against drivers using bad language that has caused controversy and division since it was pursued by the president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.The move will be considered a climbdown by the FIA among drivers and others in the F1 paddock, not least the defending world champion Max Verstappen, who has been among m
  
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• Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal

  14-05-2025 22:46 via bbc.com
  Flavio Briatore heads into this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the helm of the embattled Alpine team - but he is not team principal, an employee or even a licence holder in Formula 1.
  
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• Talk is cheaper, Max: ‘silly’ fines for F1 drivers’ swearing are cut by 50%

  14-05-2025 18:09
  
  FIA softens hard line on clean-up after Verstappen’s ireStewards granted more discretion on deciding penaltiesEfforts to clean up Formula One’s act have taken a more tolerant turn with the FIA cutting by half the maximum penalties for drivers’ swearing, a move that is certain to please the defending world champion, Max Verstappen.Formula One drivers have been at loggerheads with the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, over a crackdown on bad language during grand prix weekends
  
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• F1 driver swearing penalties reduced after outcry

  14-05-2025 17:37 via bbc.com
  Formula 1's governing body reduces the penalties for drivers swearing or criticising officials, following widespread outcry.
  
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• FIA reduces fines for swearing and specifies sporting penalties for abuse of officials | Formula 1

  14-05-2025 17:16 via racefans.net
  The FIA has drastically revised its penalties for misconduct which drivers criticised following their introduction four months ago.
  
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• FIA reduces driver fines in softening of misconduct rules

  14-05-2025 16:30 via skysports.com
  
  The FIA has reduced maximum penalties for motorsport drivers by 50 per cent as part of changes that will also allow stewards to differentiate between on and off-track offences.
  
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• Will McLaren upgrades help Norris in title battle?

  14-05-2025 15:00 via skysports.com
  
  Along with much of the grid, McLaren are expected to bring significant car upgrades to this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola.
  
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• What Alpine have to look forward to | Colapinto's impressive start for Williams

  14-05-2025 14:45 via skysports.com
  
  Take a look at Franco Colapinto's best bits as he replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams in 2024.
  
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• The lesson from Leclerc’s years of radio frustrations: He must start calling the shots | Formula 1

  14-05-2025 08:15 via racefans.net
  Charles Leclerc took a tougher line with some of his past Ferrari team mates than he is doing with Lewis Hamilton.
  
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• Why are rookies only lasting a few races?

  14-05-2025 08:00 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
  
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• Exhibition marks F1 Grand Prix's 75th anniversary

  14-05-2025 07:28 via bbc.com
  The display at Silverstone Museum celebrates cars from every decade of the F1 World Championship.
  
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• 'The passion is so strong' - Ferrari under pressure for Hamilton's home debut

  14-05-2025 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  After a hugely disappointing start to the 2025 Formula 1 season for Ferrari, Sky Sport Italia's Vicky Piria assesses the mood among the tifosi ahead of the team's return home for this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
  
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• Relive Colapinto's audacious opening corner overtake in 2024

  14-05-2025 07:00 via skysports.com
  
  Ahead of Franco Colapinto's debut with Alpine, relive his sensational overtake on ex teammate Alex Albon for Williams during the Singapore Grand Prix in 2024.
  
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• Round-up: Newey sees 2026 opportunities, FIA election changes proposed and more | RaceFans Round-up

  14-05-2025 01:01 via racefans.net
  Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
  
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