Controversial changes to the statutes of Formula 1's governing body the FIA are passed by members despite a warning the organisation is in a "dark period of democratic backsliding".

The president of Formula One ’s governing body, the FIA, says he is considering changes to the penalty guidelines which include policing misconduct and swearing after receiving “constructive ...

The FIA, motorsport’s world governing body, announced on Wednesday a major dialing back of the penalties issued to drivers for cursing after a groundswell of opposition towards the new regulations.