Aussie Formula One star Oscar Piastri has slammed strict new rules that will see drivers slapped with a fine of up to $200,000 for swearing during the heat of the moment in a race.

Drivers will face both bans and hefty fines if they are caught using obscene language over their team radios for the first time at the Melbourne Grand Prix this month.

The Formula One governing body Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) introduced the new rule under its revised ‘misconduct’ guidelines.

Red Bull Racing’s Verstappen was given a community service penalty after he swore during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2024.