The FIA's decision on the new fines has been criticized

      Changes to the FIA's sporting code for 2025 have been revealed today, which will see Formula 1 drivers start receiving significant fines, as well as disqualifications and points deductions from their personal standings for using profanity or criticizing the FIA. The Formula 1 Drivers' Association (GPDA), which has previously been a harsh critic of FIA president Mohammed bin Sulayem, said it was "not commenting on the issue at this time." However, according to BBC Sports many in the FIA were against the adoption of such changes, with one source saying that the new fines were "promoted by electronic voting without any consultation with the stakeholders, either the GPDA or the FIA's own Drivers' Commission." Another FIA source said on condition of anonymity that such changes were wrong and wondered why they had not been discussed beforehand at a World Council meeting. According to BBC Sports, the new fines will apply to all FIA licensees, including the manu Many in the racing world saw the introduction of such fines as another attempt to quell criticism of FIA president Mohammed bin Sulayem.