Max Verstappen believes that drivers should be allowed to continue swearing over the team radio. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently expressed his concerns about the profanity used during a race weekend. However, Verstappen thinks it’s not up to the drivers to change this.
“Everyone swears, some perhaps more than others,” says Verstappen. “In other sports, athletes will also shout all sorts of things when they’re full of adrenaline, but here everything is broadcasted these days. If it’s then widely spread on social media, it’s understandable that people get upset.” For more insights on this topic, explore Max Verstappen’s profile.
Max Verstappen’s Take on Sensitivity in the Racing World
“That’s also a bit of the world we live in; people seem to be getting more sensitive,” he continued. “Come on,” I think. We’re not five years old, are we? If the car isn’t working properly, shouldn’t I be able to say it’s fucked?” According to Verstappen, drivers should be able to continue swearing, and it’s up to the FIA to better censor the broadcasts. “In the end, everyone starts swearing at some point, it’s not my responsibility.”
‘It’s Just Part of It’
Yuki Tsunoda, who is also known for being hot-headed over the radio, completely agrees with Verstappen. “If you gave all the players in football or basketball a microphone, they wouldn’t always say nice things,” the Japanese driver explained. “It’s just part of it. I don’t see the problem.” However, Tsunoda needs to be careful not to use discriminatory terms. In Austria, he called the Sauber team a bunch of ‘retards’, which resulted in a fine of 40,000 euros.
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