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.

Ahead of this week's Miami Grand Prix, the president of Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has signaled he'll make “improvements” to punishments for swearing and criticism which have sparked a backl

In January, the FIA updated its International Sporting Code to include an updated appendix for the penalties that stewards should award for various breaches including “any misconduct,” with sanctions ranging from fines to race suspensions and points deductions.