F1 plans to soften FIA's strict new 'swearing ban'.

      The FIA's increasing crackdown on driver swearing may soon be eased. Labeled as the sport’s new 'swearing ban,' Max Verstappen stated on Tuesday that he will handle the strict new measures—which might lead to race bans or the loss of championship points—by "not saying much" in 2025. "I didn’t say anything wrong, right?" Verstappen remarked to a correspondent for Italy’s La Repubblica in London.

      Meanwhile, De Telegraaf reported Verstappen jokingly suggesting, "Maybe I should start swearing in Limburgish."

      In an interview with Le Journal de Montreal, Lance Stroll was also asked for his opinion on the tougher swearing penalties. He replied, “C’est de la putain de merde,” a phrase that translates to "This is some f***ing sh*t."

      Most teams and even many drivers agree that while excessive swearing in media interactions is inappropriate, the sport should not regulate what drivers say over the radio during intense moments. "Without giving any spoilers, there was a discussion in the F1 Commission this morning," Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer told reporters in London.

      "It’s noteworthy that we all concur on the desire to maintain those emotions. As teams and as the FIA, we need to unite. Overall, everything is progressing in the right direction, aiming to preserve emotions but without excessive profanity. I am confident that we will eventually find a good balance. I believe we will reach a reasonable solution by the start of the season."

      It is anticipated that the final decision will involve F1 censoring swearing on the radios while continuing to monitor drivers’ language outside of the cockpit.