[WRC] Safari Rally Kenya 2025

[TypeR]

People love rallying and stage end interviews with pure emotions.
Ofcourse ,,F this, f that'' in media zone or service isn't acceptable, but it has never been a problem either.
Bad ratings may come because of FIA's childish decisions and not talking things thru with teams and drivers.

[Fast Eddie WRC]

I hope some of you multi-lingual guys can translate the stage-end interviews for us. TIA.

[Humber]

Time for the Raikkonen mumble replies.

[TypeR]

Dirtfish

Elfyn Evans had to be towed back to service after Safari Rally Kenya shakedown 😬

He stopped as a precaution after getting a warning alarm on his car – Toyota is working to identify the problem ⚠️

[meh]

I think it is stupid. Just avoid cursing and things will be ok; world is crazy enough today - to protest for tolerance of bad language is beyond common sense. We already have bad ratings, allowing cursing and bad language will rise popularity ot rally? Wrong focus, folks!

Size of the fine is a different matter. I am sure it was possible to re-negotiate it or appeal.

Have you ever done anything that requires FULL focus and being at the same time FULL of adrenaline?

I'm not a rally driver, but I need to admit, that I could be far behind their political correctness at the stage end interviews.

They are living the sport, they are fighting for their dreams and if something happens during the stage, they need to keep it and stay full focus. The first moment to release all emotions or just to think what just happened is at the stage end, and then there is a microphone in front of you. Those are exactly the emotions that keep the audience. To my taste it is not over the line, it is not some swearing contest. But here comes the native language aspect as well - English is not my native language and probably I don't feel the words the same way as native speakers. Additionally, where is the line between "usual spoken language" and "being rude" depends on cultural background.

If FIA could apply those fines for statements said in the media zone or in press-conference, I could understand. At the state end, you have a choice - pure emotions or... nothing.

Personally, I prefer to watch pure emotions and personality compared to PR-department-polished-robot answering pre-scripted questions with pre-scripted answers.

[tbazsi95]

WRC drivers are protesting the FIA swearing ban by refusing to talk to the media (VIDEO)
https://www.reddit.com/r/WRC/comment..._swearing_ban/

[meh]

We can use the situation to make the level-up challenge: "the best quote from a stage-end interview this weekend"

[doubled1978]

I’m with the drivers, if you are going to stick a microphone under someone’s nose 15s after a stage where who knows what has happened in the name of entertainment, then don’t be surprised if a few choice words come out.
In a controlled environment like a press conference or service park when the adrenaline has calmed down, then sure, nobody should be using bad language.
Same in F1, if they are going to broadcast the pit to car radio, then that should be off limits as in their case, they are actually still competing.

[linni]

Just watched 2025 Formula 1: Drive to Survive.Oover all the episodes, a contstant fkuck goes around. Where is FIA? We are all equal, but some are more equal than the others?

[deephouse]

Just watched 2025 Formula 1: Drive to Survive.Oover all the episodes, a contstant fkuck goes around. Where is FIA? We are all equal, but some are more equal than the others?

If I remember correctly it started there, in F1, and transitioned in WRC. I don't get it why they focus so much on very fragile sport right now, whn the hings could go down so fast and destroy that little WRC have, soul and will to continue. The proper way for doing it would be if literally all of them swear so much, practicaly every fu****g word, that Benny would lose his mind. Oh and those two forum members who are so against swearing.