Motor racing-Sainz escapes fine for bad language

Motor racing-Sainz escapes fine for bad language

The Star Online - Sport·2025-04-11 21:01

SAKHIR, Bahrain (Reuters) -Williams Formula One driver Carlos Sainz escaped a potential 40,000 euro ($45,370) fine for bad language on Friday after the governing body decided not to refer him to stewards at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

An FIA spokesman said the Spaniard had apologised for his conduct and would make up for the breach, in a manner to be determined.

Formula One has cracked down on swearing in press conferences under the leadership of Emirati Mohammed Ben Sulayem, with stiff sanctions set out in the FIA's sporting code.

……

Read full article on The Star Online - Sport

Sports Entertainment Malaysia