As in any self-respecting sport, there are rules that must be respected. Formula 1 is no exception, as it has strict regulations to follow. The 20 drivers are therefore required to comply with the conditions imposed and which they themselves have accepted. The GDPA, recently in Formula 1, tried to seek clarity on this issue.
Swear words and Formula 1
With regard to bad language, the decision of the is not new FIA to make Formula 1 more “Friendly” for a younger audience. In fact, there are many initiatives to entertain children and introduce them to this beautiful sport. Made of challenges, defeats and victories that can teach a lot to the adults of tomorrow.
In this regard, a distinction has been made between swear words intended to hurt others and those used as a curse or more casually addressed to situations and which do not harm the interlocutor. GDPA – Gran Prix Driver Association – has repeatedly expressed harsh words towards the Federation's leaders, finding the fines imposed on the pilots exaggerated, deeming them inappropriate for the sport.
The words in the press release
In this regard, the GPDA has exhorted the FIA executive "to also consider his tone and language when addressing our member drivers, or even them, in a public forum or otherwise. Furthermore, our members are adults, they do not need to be given instructions through the media on trivial matters such as the wearing of jewellery and underwear."
"Over the past 3 years, we have asked the FIA President to share the details and strategy on how fines are assigned and where the funds are spent," reads the post published on the association's Instagram page. To date, in fact, the dynamics of the assignment of fines outside the track and, above all, how they are used are still unclear.
"We have also expressed our concerns about the negative image that financial fines give to the sport. We ask once again that the FIA President guarantees financial transparency and a direct and open dialogue with us. All stakeholders – FIA, F1, teams and GPDA – should establish together how and where the money is spent for the good of our sport"
The post then concludes with a further invitation, reiterating the good intentions of the same association. Wanting collaborate with all relevant Formula 1 bodies, ensuring clarity and fairness, essential values in every sport.
"The GPDA wishes to work constructively with all stakeholders, including the FIA President, to promote our great sport for the benefit of all who work in it, pay for it, watch it and love it. We are doing our part."
