Formula 1 Racing’s governing body has banned a reporter from covering races in person for the remainder of the 2026 season after they recently wrote an article criticizing driver Charles Leclerc.
According to Dan Sheldon of The Athletic, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile general manager Alberto Villarreal sent a letter to Daily Mail reporter Jonathan McEvoy, informing him of the FIA’s decision.
“The FIA considers that your article falls short of the standards of professionalism expected of media representatives accredited to cover the FIA Formula 1 world championship,” the letter read. “Accordingly, the FIA has decided to exercise its discretion under the 2026 FIA Formula 1 world championship accreditation guidelines to withdraw your media accreditation for the remainder of the 2026 season, with immediate effect.”
As a result of the ban, McEvoy will not be given media credentials for the final three races of the season, which are the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Qatar Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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