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Verstappen: FIA political statement ban 'not necessary'

Article To news overview © XPBimages Max Verstappen has questioned the recent ban by the FIA on drivers being able to making political statements in Formula 1. In December the governing body made updates to the International Sporting Code, which effectively stops them from displaying statements that are "political, religious and personal" without the approval of the FIA. One of the most outspoken drivers, Sebastian Vettel, said that he hopes drivers "show courage" to stand up for their opinions and express them. Valtteri Bottas has already voiced his concerns about the ban, saying that he does not understand why the FIA "wants to control us" and that drivers...
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