George Russell said Formula One drivers wanted more than words from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a lukewarm response to a mooted change in the rules concerning punishment for misconduct, including swearing.

Ahead of this week's Miami Grand Prix, the president of Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has signaled he'll make “improvements” to punishments for swearing and criticism which have sparked a backl

Yet after the FIA opted not to fine Carlos Sainz for swearing in a press conference in Bahrain earlier this month, seen by many as a common-sense decision, under-fire FIA boss Ben Sulayem has hinted that modifications will be made to the sporting code.