Formula One drivers are getting ready to current a united entrance in response to the governing physique’s crackdown on swearing, following the punishment of Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen for his language throughout a press convention.
Mercedes driver George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, indicated to reporters on the U.S. Grand Prix {that a} assertion is prone to be launched when the championship heads to Mexico subsequent week.
“It does seem a little bit silly that it has come to this,” he mentioned. “We have but to talk to the FIA, however we hope to take action in all probability subsequent week, possibly in Mexico.
“Collectively, we’re all on the identical web page. Next week, we’ll in all probability formally put one thing in the direction of you guys to learn from the drivers as a united entire.
“I think generally speaking we don’t want to take away the heat-of-the-moment emotions that drivers show during a race. It is down to maybe the broadcaster when it comes to the race to choose whether they want to broadcast that.”
Russell added that it’s difficult for drivers within the warmth of battle whereas speaking over the workforce radio, however he acknowledged that in a calmer surroundings, “maybe we have a duty just to be conscious of our words.”
Verstappen has opted to offer solely quick replies to questions in FIA-organized news conferences because the incident in Singapore final month and to talk extra absolutely to reporters in his workforce’s hospitality space.
The Dutch driver, who was ordered to do “work of public interest” for utilizing a swear phrase to explain his automotive, indicated he would proceed to fulfill reporters within the paddock.
“I mean, I will speak,” he mentioned. “But this table works well.”
Verstappen mentioned he has heard no additional info from the FIA about his punishment.
“I’m all the time open for a chat. But from my facet, in the intervening time, it’s not that I’m the one who has to achieve out with these things.
“I just live my life. I just continue; nothing changes,” he mentioned when requested a couple of doable dialogue with FIA head Mohammed Ben Sulayem. “I’m not aggressive or whatever. I’m just living my life, and when I don’t agree with something, I’ll say it, but that’s it.”
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