‘We should be able to say what we want’ – Lando Norris wants F1 U-turn on free speech

Lando Norris has called on Formula 1 to overturn their controversial plans to ban free speech for drivers. Several drivers have spoken out over the new rule that prohibits “personal, religious and political statements” without written consent, and the McLaren racer has joined Max Verstappen and Alex Albon in voicing his concerns. Ad «I feel there has been quite a bit of pressure and enough said to make a little bit of a U-turn,” explained Norris.

Formula 1Ben Sulayem to step back from day-to-day F1 duties08/02/2023 AT 16:52 »We should be able to say what we want and what we believe in. «The penalty [for speaking out] is not clear, but we are not in a school. We should not have to ask about everything and say, 'Can we do this, can we do that?' »We are grown up enough to try and make smart decisions.

Maybe sometimes people make silly decisions but that happens in life. I hope and believe that enough drivers have said things now to push back a little bit." Ford announce return to F1, confirmed to supply Red Bull engine from 2026 Chinese Grand Prix will not be replaced as F1 calendar confirmed F1 drivers told not to use FIA platform for 'personal agendas' by president The rule has caused plenty of confusion, with F1 president Stefano Domenciali stating that he would “never gag drivers, appearing to contradict their original ruling. The FIA hopes to clarify any confusion when issuing their own guidelines concerning the new rule in the next few days.

«F1 has made things clear what they think is acceptable and what we should be able to do as drivers and that is what I stand by. We should be able to say what we want and what we believe in,” added Norris. »If things start to get blocked off and we can't even talk or say anything,