"There is a difference between swearing intended to insult others and more casual swearing, such as you might use to describe bad weather, or indeed an inanimate object such as an F1 car, or a driving situation," the letter read. "We urge the FIA president ...

F1 drivers respond to FIA's crackdown on swearing, calling for transparency in financial fines, better communication, and respect for drivers' professionalism.

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.