Formula 1's title rivals have both taken aim at the FIA following the governing body's decision to punish Verstappen for his expletive-laden outburst in Singapore

The FIA's crackdown on profanity has been a major talking point ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix and the late stages of the 2024 F1 season, in which Hamilton currently sits sixth in the World Championship standings with victories in the British and Belgian Grand Prix.

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

Lewis Hamilton accuses FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem of racially charged comments regarding reducing expletive language in F1 broadcasts.

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Lewis Hamilton may agree that the foul language expressed on Formula One team radios should be cleaned up. However, he does not like how FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed his views on the matter.

Lewis Hamilton has accused FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of using “stereotypical” language with a “racial element”.

Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton said that there was a "racial element" in the remarks made by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem when speaking in favour of reducing the amount of foul language during television broadcasts.