F1 Boss Toto Wolff Calls for Balance Amid Verstappen Swearing Controversy: Emphasizes Need for ‘Raw Moments

Toto Wolff emphasizes the importance of maintaining "raw moments" in Formula 1 amidst the controversy surrounding Max Verstappen's use of profanity.

Toto Wolff thinks it’s crucial for F1 to maintain its “authentic moments” in light of the current controversy over Max Verstappen’s use of profanity.

Max Verstappen's choice to use the expletive "fuc*ed" during Thursday's press conference in Singapore drew the notice of the FIA.

The athlete, who has won the world championship three times, received a community service sentence due to his inappropriate language.

Prior to the weekend, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem urged for stricter measures against the use of profanity, emphasizing that "drivers are not rappers."

In response to his penalty, Verstappen chose not to respond appropriately to questions during the post-qualifying FIA press conference and continued this behavior following the race on Sunday.

Wolff later shared his perspective on the matter.

Wolff expressed that there are valid points against using strong language and being disrespectful on the radio, as reported by Motorsport Week.

"If it's really terrible, it's disrespectful to the other party. Families and others are watching from home."

"Even though the f-word is widely used nowadays, I believe the context and manner in which it is spoken are crucial. However, we still desire emotional expressions and unfiltered moments."

"We recognize that the drivers are experiencing intense emotions, but if we can tone it down a bit, it would be beneficial for everyone."

"However, I wouldn't outright prohibit the use of the f-word. It's just street language, and there are far more offensive words out there."

Wolff believes that saying the "f-word" is not the most terrible thing.

"We’re all part of the same travelling circus and are familiar with one another, so I don’t believe that using the f-word during a press conference is the worst thing," Wolff stated.

“If it’s necessary for everyone, including team principals, to adjust their language, then we’ll consider it further. This will make the situation more civilized.”

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