David Coulthard speaks out in support of FIA ban on drivers' political statements

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David Coulthard speaks out in support of FIA ban on drivers' political statements
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“So we either have to mention everything, or maybe it’s better not to say anything at all and concentrate on the sport.' F1

David Coulthard speaks out in support of FIA ban on drivers’ political statementsThe FIA have angered several paddock personalities with a ban on F1 driver political statements, but David Coulthard has offered a different view.

Motorsport’s governing body has blocked “the making and display of political, religious and personal statements” that violate their “general principle of neutrality” from 2023. Sebastian Vettel also freely used his status as four-time F1 Champion to support causes close to his heart before retiring last year. Meanwhile, questions remain over how the FIA will restrict the likes of Pierre Gasly and Sergio Perez from expressing their religious faith.Valtteri Bottas blasted them for trying to “control us.”

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