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FIA removes credentials for criticizing Charles Leclerc

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Briefings

The Formula 1 governing body banned journalist Jonathan McEvoy after he criticized Charles Leclerc in an opinion column, describing Leclerc as a 'small, fat, and lazy man'. This action occurred in November 2026, following McEvoy's long-standing coverage of the sport since over two decades ago.

Key points

• The Formula 1 governing body banned journalist Jonathan McEvoy following an opinion piece where he criticized driver Charles Leclerc.
• McEvoy's criticism was described by Leclerc as 'small, fat, and lazy' in a column published in November 2026.

Context

Jonathan McEvoy has been following Formula 1 for over two decades, making him a prominent figure in the sport's journalism. The ban was issued by the FIA in response to his specific comments about Leclerc's physical attributes.

Limitations

The evidence is a single sentence from a news article dated November 2026. It does not specify the exact date of the ban, the location of the FIA office, or the specific publication platform where the opinion piece appeared.

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