With the 2025 season approaching, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have provided the first indications into how drivers feel about the changes being imposed by the FIA.

Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon say it is wrong to threaten Formula 1 drivers with bans for swearing.

Williams’ Alex Albon argues that Formula 1 drivers don’t want “excessive control” over their opinions amid the FIA tightening up

Williams driver Alex Albon spoke out on Friday against Formula One rule changes for this year that could see drivers fined heavily, handed points deductions and even race bans for swearing.

Williams have unveiled their new 2025 Formula 1 car, the FW47, at Silverstone. The event marked the public debut of the team's high-profile drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon. Sainz took the first lap in the new livery on Friday.

Alex Albon spoke out on Friday against F1 rule changes that could see drivers fined heavily, handed points deductions and even race bans for swearing.

Williams driver Alex Albon spoke out on Friday against Formula One rule changes for this year that could see drivers fined heavily, handed points deductions and even race bans for swearing. The governing FIA published amendments to the sporting code in January to set out stiff sanctions for drivers who break the rules concerning conduct.