Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay delivered his verdict on F1 drivers being penalized for swearing. Max Verstappen was earlier told to do community service after swearing during one of the sessions.
In the past few months, swearing has seemingly become a major issue for the FIA, F1’s governing body. After Verstappen, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was also fined €10,000 during the Mexican Grand Prix after he swore at one of the press conferences.
While the FIA has urged drivers to not use such words during conferences, drivers have repeatedly reflected their dislike for the rule. They feel that being athletes, they can sometimes be driven by adrenaline and use such language. This is also what celebrity chef Ramsay feels.
Sky Sports recently discussed Verstappen’s penalty with him and asked him how he felt about the rule from the FIA. He mentioned that he would have been in a difficult situation if forced to follow the rule himself.
“I’d be fed. I’d be royally fed,” Ramsay claimed.
He further explained that athletes, especially Formula 1 drivers, should not be forced to use certain language because of the intense forces they experience during a race.
“Here’s the thing. These guys, athletes are driving in excess of 200 miles an hour. And within a split second, as we’ve seen before, their life could go in a heartbeat. And so it’s an industry language. They’re at the top of the game. They’re pulling three, four Gs going into breaking, accelerating. The odd word comes out. Let it be. Don’t interfere. Don’t mummify it. Keep it real,” he concluded.
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After he was told to do the community service, Max Verstappen also did a silent protest against the FIA’s ruling. He refused to speak during one of the press conferences and requested the media to ask him questions outside.
Recently, the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) also wrote an open letter to the FIA President addressing issues like this, mentioning that the drivers need to be tackled like “adults.”
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