Formula 1 drivers have criticized the president of the sport's governing body, the FIA, and asked to be treated like adults in an escalating row over swearing in news conferences.

Formula One drivers called on the Federation Internationale Automobile, the sport’s governing body, and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to treat them like adults after recent punishments to Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc for the “misconduct” of ...

Today comes the news that the current drivers on the grid wish to be treated as “adults” by the sport’s governing body. The Grand Prix Drivers Association, comprised of the current 20 F1 drivers, released a statement in response to recent misconduct punishments levied against two drivers — Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc — for swearing during an FIA Press Conference.