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.

Changes have been made to guidance given to Formula 1 stewards ahead of the 2025 season which mean drivers would face fines, potential bans or potentially points deductions for 'misconduct'

Formula 1 drivers could face points deductions or bans if they repeatedly swear or criticize the sport's governing body under revised misconduct guidelines issued by the FIA.

World champion Max Verstappen last year fell foul of the rules aiming to crackdown on bad language - but even stricter punishments are coming

F1 drivers face bans if they repeatedly swear or criticise the sport's governing body under changes to the FIA's sporting code for the 2025 season.

The F1 drivers face hefty fines, a ‘1-month suspension’ and even a ‘deduction of championship points’ should they be found guilty of ‘misconduct’ or causing ‘moral injury’ to the the FIA. The FIA have issued new stewards’ penalty guidelines that lay out these penalties.