Yet after the FIA opted not to fine Carlos Sainz for swearing in a press conference in Bahrain earlier this month, seen by many as a common-sense decision, under-fire FIA boss Ben Sulayem has hinted that modifications will be made to the sporting code.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has announced that he is considering changes to stricter penalty guidelines for Formula One drivers following "constructive feedback." In a social media post, Ben Sulayem stated that he is contemplating "improvements" to Appendix B of the International Sporting Code.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Monday he was considering "improvements" to rules that impose heavy sanctions for misconduct, including swearing, in Formula One and other series.