FIA to keep tabs on Formula One driver road-car offenses:

Following Lewis Hamilton’s incident in Australia earlier this year, the FIA has made it clear that it won’t tolerate Formula One drivers getting into trouble on public roads–especially as it is eager to use them to promote road safety. So the governing body will ensure that drivers have a valid road license, while it reserves the right to investigate specific incidents and possibly suspend a driver’s superlicense. In a statement on Wednesday, the World Motor Sport Council said: “The FIA, both in its motorsport and mobility roles, has a strong interest in promoting road safety. Competitors at FIA events must act as ambassadors for the sport, be aware their conduct on the road must be exemplary and respect road safety rules. A proposal to amend the international sporting code will be submitted to the FIA General Assembly to clarify that any holder of an International Super License must also be in possession of a current road driving license. “Additionally, the Code will be amended to clarify that if an International Super Licence holder is involved in a serious road traffic offense recognized by a national police authority, the FIA, depending on the severity of the case, may issue a warning or refer the matter to the International Disciplinary Tribunal, which may temporarily or indefinitely withdraw the competitor’s International Super License.” For more F1 racing news and reports, click here. This article was last updated on: 09/08/10, 13:22 et    This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you’re reading it on someone else’s site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.phpFive Filters featured article: “Peace Envoy” Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent.

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