Magnussen became the first F1 driver in 12 years to be banned from a race after hitting the 12 penalty point threshold for a clash with Pierre Gasly at Monza, forcing him to miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Leading Formula One drivers at this week’s Singapore Grand Prix said Thursday they would not tone down their language on team radio, after the governing body FIA warned they should cut out the swearing.

Lewis Hamilton says there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races.

Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers. Mohammed Ben Sulayem told motorsport.

After missing the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend due to a one-race ban, Kevin Magnussen has called on the FIA to trust drivers to race each other rather than handing out penalties.

Max Verstappen has blasted FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after he called for Formula One drivers to watch their language while they race. Swear words – albeit bleeped out – have become commonplace during F1 weekends thanks to broadcasters’ increased access to driver/team radios.

Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers.