Alpine and motorsport's governing body speak out after Franco Colapinto's grand prix return coincides with abusive online messages towards drivers who cross his path

Rallying legend Carlos Sainz - his son a Williams F1 driver - is mulling a run at the FIA presidency. But the hurdles may be too high

The FIA have announced that Red Bull F1 star Yuki Tsunoda will be required to start the Imola Grand Prix from the pitlane. Tsunoda suffered an almighty crash during qualifying that saw his Red Bull flip upside down. F1 HEADLINES: Lewis Hamilton issues devastating statement as star dismissed at Imola Grand Prix

Ahead of the Imola Grand Prix, the FIA issued several new technical directives regulating the Formula 1 field.

The FIA has made adjustments to an appendix of the International Sporting Code (ISC), ranging from reducing fines to sporting penalties.

Four months after announcing new penalties for swearing, the FIA has amended some of its rules about foul language. The move comes after recent controversies around the harsh rules regarding cursing in both Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship.

George Russell saw no reason to thank Formula One's governing body after it halved the maximum penalties drivers face for swearing.

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