The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) seems to be in the middle of a legislative overhaul for the 2025 season, as the governing body of motorsports changes its sporting code yet again — and free speech is on the chopping block next, according to new reports.

The FIA revealed last week that a raft of controversial anti-swearing and anti-criticism laws will be in place for all top-level motorsport categories, including Formula 1. Drivers and team personnel are now having their say on these new rules and the FIA as a whole.

Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle is the first big name in the paddock to react to the FIA's introduction of potential bans and points deductions for drivers guilty of swearing, among other infringe

The FIA has issued new guidelines that could see F1 drivers face hefty fines, points deductions, and a one-month suspension or more for repeated misconduct violations.

Max Verstappen and his Formula 1 rivals risk fines, month-long bans and points deductions for breaking rules in 2025 under new guidelines issued to stewards by the FIA

The FIA has released a series of new stewards' penalty guidelines that could result in drivers receiving fines, points deductions and even racing bans.

F1 drivers could face a race ban this year if they repeatedly swear or criticise the FIA under controversial new rules published this week. Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen received community service,