Formox fined for swearing in WRC TV broadcast

Adrian Formox A world rally championship has been fined € 10,000 for using “unfair language” during the championship television interview and hit with another suspended € 20,000 fine.

The rally has been deemed to have a Hyundai driver’s comments after the end of stage 18 in Sweden to violate the FIA ​​Article 12.2.1.l of the 2025 FIA International Sporting Code.

Forumox sought a summary of his rally Stage 11 involves a “messy” startline event at the beginning of stage 11Where the French started the stage without its helmet lease, fasted properly.

“I had a clean platform, Rats are really difficult,” he said. “I think it would be difficult to do a good time.

“It is very widespread in the beginning. We *** Ed Up tomorrow (referring to the incident of their stage 11). ,

The penalty follows a step to clamp on drivers using the oath words during events by the world’s Motorsport Glory Body.

“After the Rally Sweden 2025 power stage was completed, the driver conducted a post-stage interview and concluded the interview and concluded the interview with words ‘… Hum tomorrow *** aid up’,” Read a steward report.

“The rally.TV commentator then proceeded with ‘apology for language’ to respond to the driver’s comment.

“The driver explained that he was referring to the mistake of the mistake of the mistake he was making on the previous day (Saturday, 15 February, 2025) and he used words in a colloquial and descriptive manner in this sense, in the sense that he A mistake was made. They apologized because they did not insult or insult anyone using those words.

“Steward reminds the driver and the team representative not only about the inappropriate language of the FIA’s stance, but also oral/physical abuse, and demonstrating/displaying political, religious and personal statements or especially Under its methods violating the general principle of neutrality by the FIA.

“Steward and FIA admit that the words in the question are unfortunately common colloquial. However, it is necessary to emphasize that this does not reduce the fact that such a language is widely deserted and inappropriate in public discourse, including live television broadcasting.

“Public forums are not only for the audience familiar with these colloquial audiences, but also to various cultures and individuals, who can find such words aggressive.

“Motorsport is a global game, which confuses people of various age groups and cultural backgrounds, some of which can misinterpret or crime for these manifestations.

“Given this, the FIA ​​is committed to ensuring that inappropriate language is not used in public forums, including visual and audio media, press conferences and social media.

“In addition, as public figures and role models for future generations of athletes and fans, players expect to maintain a standard of professionalism and respect in their communication.”

Steovers report concluded that “the above penalty, as well as suspended punishment, is proportional to the ISC guidelines of the FIA”.