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FIA has lost sight of what matters, says Verstappen amid anti-swearing drive
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02/18/2025 02:16 PM
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Max Verstappen has accused Formula One's governing body, the FIA, of failing to focus on the issues that matter after what he believes is an irrelevant crackdown on swearing.
The FIA recently announced rule amendments that will impose heavy fines for swearing and may even lead to race bans. Verstappen fell foul of the rules last season when he was given a community service punishment for swearing in a press conference.
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