Wolff: We shouldn't swear at officials.

      Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff commented on the new fines for using profanity. In his opinion, it is necessary to separate situations when swear words are used for insults, and when they are used to express emotions.

      "Formula 1 is a high–tech sport, and this is how we differ from other popular sports competitions," said Toto Wolff at a press conference on Thursday. – For me, Formula 1 resembles rugby in the sense that no one will ever say a rude word to an official. And I am absolutely sure that we should not swear at officials, and the FIA should do everything to ensure that this remains the case in the future.

      It's about self-respect, respect for rivals and officials. But it matters a lot for what reason the F–word is used - in the context of emotions or to express one's irritation.

      When swearing is directed at another rider, official or team, this, in my opinion, should be prohibited. But we don't want to drown out the riders and their emotions.

      It's one thing if we answer questions at a press conference or give interviews, but it's quite another thing when a racer uses such expressions while driving, and they are not directed at anyone, they do not offend anyone. I think in such cases, you just need to turn a blind eye to such vocabulary. But that's my personal opinion."