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FIA Removes F1 Reporter Over Leclerc Criticism
FIA strips F1 reporter's accreditation after column called Charles Leclerc a 'sneaky little b*****d'.
In brief
FIA strips F1 reporter's accreditation after column called Charles Leclerc a 'sneaky little b*****d'. FIA revoked Formula 1 reporter's media pass for writing that Charles Leclerc is a 'sneaky little b*****d' in a column. Originally reported by RaceFans.
FIA revokes F1 reporter's accreditation
The FIA has barred its Formula 1 reporter from attending the final three rounds of the world championship as a media representative.
“The FIA considers that your article falls short of the standards of professionalism expected of media representatives accredited to cover the FIA Formula One World Championship”
Column called Leclerc a 'sneaky little b*****d'
The Daily Mail reported FIA general manager Alberto Villareal cited an article where F1 correspondent Jonathan McEvoy called Charles Leclerc a 'sneaky little b*****d'.
“sneaky little b*****d”
FIA withdraws accreditation for 2026 season
The FIA has decided to exercise its discretion under the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Accreditation Guidelines to withdraw the reporter's media accreditation for the remainder of the 2026 season.
The big picture
FIA revoked Formula 1 reporter's media pass for writing that Charles Leclerc is a 'sneaky little b*****d' in a column.
