The FIA targeted WRC driver Sebastien Ogier by levying a penalty of €30,000 for his candid opinions resulting in a Max Verstappen-style protest.

Verstappen worries F1's governing body's focus on 'silly things' will drain authenticity from the sport — and his interest.

The eight-time world champion has staged a protest after being given a suspended fine for stage-end comments made at the Acropolis Rally

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has admitted Max Verstappen must adopt a different approach if he is to retain his Formula 1 title. The Dutchman has failed to win on any of his last eight outings, and has seen his sizeable championship lead reduced to just 52 points with just six races remaining.

Sebastien Ogier has explained the reason for his short replies in Rally Chile stage-end interviews stating, “we have been told by the top of the FIA to shut our mouths”.The eight-time world rally champion’s reaction follows being handed a €30,

Max Verstappen's swearing penalty isn't the only time drivers have had a run-in with the sanctioning body in charge of Formula 1.

Formula 1 star has launched a scathing attack on the FIA in light of the governing body's recent punishment of Max Verstappen. The Dutchman was in the spotlight at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix having fallen foul of the sport's bosses in the build-up to the showpiece event.