The drivers and map readers of the World Series have established a new association of drivers.
Hyundai driver Adrien Fourmaux’s The $ 10,000 fines for the use of a single curse word in the Swedish World Rally has not been overlooked by his colleagues.
The drivers and map readers of the World Series have set up the new Drivers ‘Association (The World Rally Drivers’ Association), which immediately commented on the FIA’s strict swearing policy on Monday.
Mohamed bin Sulayem The FIA led by FIA took a strict line for cursing, the FIA’s criticism and political statements this year. Repeated rules can, in addition to boys, ban and point loss.
Drivers say they are aware that they are not only athletes but also entertainers who are constantly featured in traditional and social media.
The association says it respects media obligations and cooperation with stakeholders, such as the FIA chairman, to create a good picture for consumers.
– In recent months, however, serious penalties for small, individual and unintentional slips have become more widespread to a level that is no longer acceptable, the drivers write.
For example, eight times the world champion of rally Sebastien Ogier In the fall, a conditional fine of EUR 30,000 was punishable when he was very much criticized by the starting intervals of the Greece World Rally.
Drivers point out that ordinary spoken language should not be equated with insult or offensive behavior, and that people who do not speak English as their mother tongue may not understand all the meanings of the words.
– Only a few seconds after extreme adrenaline rush, it is impossible to expect complete emotional control, the release says.
The statement was signed by all Rally1 crews and some of the WRC2 cars. For example, a double world champion Kalle Rovanperä shared a statement on his Instagram account.
The Fresh Rally Association has modeled the Formula 1 drivers ‘organization for GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers’ Association).
GPDA has repeatedly criticized Bin Sulayem’s operations and opposed the swearing rules.
F1 stars Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc In the fall, they received penalties for swearing press conferences.