The FIA has issued a clarification of the ban on “political, religious or personal” comments being made without permission. The update sets out the scenarios where drivers will be free to express themselves. The regulation, imposed in December, has proved hugely unpopular with drivers. With dissatisfaction gaining momentum, the FIA sent a clarification to the 10 teams on Friday in an effort to see off a potential showdown with the drivers. The FIA said: “The focus at any international competition must remain on motorsport and on the performances of teams and drivers.”. Some grey areas remain, however, notably that of drivers’ helmets.

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