The FIA sanction Verstappen say ‘swear words’ This provokes all sorts of reactions in the paddock. Frederic Vasseurhead of Ferrarigave his opinion on one of the questions which is currently one of the the most controversial so far this season.
A few days ago, the FIA established that pilots would be punished if they used words bad words via radios when communicating with their engineers or simply in reaction to a racing incident.
This new rule also applies to press conferences and this is where Verstappen for saying his car was ‘broke’. Vasseur wanted to leave in defense of the three-time world champion, acknowledging that the evolution of the show must be taken into account.
“We are the only sport in the world where a microphone to the athlete. This would be a mistake. ask them to be 100% respectful when they are in the car because we will eventually eliminate radios and it’s not good for the show,” Vasseur told ‘DAZN’.
In the words of the leader of Ferrari are added those of James Vowleshead of Williams, who went a little further: “They are gladiators who risk their livesAnyone who risks their life shows all their emotions.
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Vasseur 🗣️ “It would be a mistake to ask you to be 100% respectful”
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