Valtteri Bottas says the FIA clampdown on political and personal statements for Formula 1 drivers is not necessary after the governing body clarified the rule. Towards the end... read more »

An updated International Sporting Code issued ahead of the 2023 season that applies across top-level motorsport now classes the following as a rule breach: "The general... read more »

It is the latest development of a saga that began in late 2022 when an updated version of the FIA's International Sporting Code included a new Article 12.2.1.n.This states... read more »

The FIA has issued a clarification around its controversial clampdown on political protests in Formula One, insisting any statement at a grand prix would still require... read more »

In a document distributed to the teams on Friday, titled, 'Guidance on the Principle of Neutrality (Article 12.2.1.n of the ISC)' the governing body has explained how... read more »

The new rule, added to the International Sporting Code for this season, requires drivers to have any such statements approved by the FIA in advance.Several drivers have... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has said he will continue to speak his mind on important societal issues regardless of the FIA's clampdown on political protests ahead of the 2023 Formula... read more »

George Russell has labelled the FIA's clampdown on free speech for F1 drivers as a "silly" and "totally unnecessary" regulation. read more »

Lando Norris is the latest F1 driver to call for a U-turn on the FIA's clampdown over free speech, insisting drivers shouldn't have to ask for permission to speak... read more »

Lando Norris has likened the FIA's threat of clamping down on Formula One drivers making political protests or carrying political slogans to being treated like school kids. read more »

Lando Norris says he hopes that the FIA will consider a U-turn on its divisive clampdown on drivers projecting political and personal statements. Several competitors have... read more »

The governing body has controversially updated its International Sporting Code ahead of the 2023 season to require drivers to seek FIA permission to make personal statements.A... read more »

The civil war between F1 and the FIA has taken another turn as the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali has backed the drivers over the clampdown on political messaging. read more »

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport will "never put a gag on anyone" and expects the FIA to clarify its clampdown on drivers making political statements.  read more »

Formula One drivers need more guidance from the governing FIA on what they can say at races this season after a rule change caused concern, Williams driver Alex Albon said on... read more »

Alex Albon says Formula 1 drivers are "confused" and "concerned" about the FIA's clampdown on political statements this season. read more »

Alex Albon says F1 drivers are "all concerned" about the FIA's clampdown on political statements ahead of the new season.  read more »

Williams' Alex Albon says F1 drivers are "all concerned" about an apparent clampdown on their ability to speak out on social and political issues. read more »

The FIA updated its International Sporting Code in December to prohibit drivers across its championships from making "political, religious or personal" statements... read more »

Alex Albon has conceded the level of concern shared by all F1 drivers with regard to the FIA's clampdown on the making of political statements. read more »

Paul Scriven, a Liberal Democrat life peer, has written to Ben Sulayem to express his concerns about both the FIA's clampdown on drivers making political statements, as... read more »

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has backed the FIA's clampdown on political messaging after getting "out of control at times" in recent years. read more »

McLaren boss Zak Brown says he is fully behind the FIA's decision to clampdown on drivers making public comments on controversial matters. read more »

McLaren CEO Zak Brown says the FIA is right to try to find a balance with drivers making political gestures at races as he feels protests and statements got "out of... read more »

The FIA has decided to ban those competing in sanctioned competitions from making political statements without prior written permission from the governing body. read more »