LONDON: Formula One drivers can make political and personal statements 'in their own space' this season but face sanctions if they do so during track activities such as podium ceremonies and anthems, the governing FIA said on Friday (Feb 17). What drivers can say and do has been a major talking point since
LONDON: Formula One drivers can make political and personal statements"in their own space" this season but face sanctions if they do so during track activities such as podium ceremonies and anthems, the governing FIA said on Friday .
"Participants can express their views on any political, religious or personal matter before, during and after the international competition, in their own space, and outside the scope of the international competition," it said. "On an exceptional and case-by-case basis, the FIA may authorise a participant to make a statement at an international competition that would otherwise be prohibited," it added.
The FIA said drivers could not make political, religious and/or personal statements during the pre-race parade, anthem and post-race procedures.
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