Not okay with what Verstappen did, but when you use athletes for click bait and treat them as commodities and not humans, and call it “press freedom”, you’re equally in the wrong.
🚨BREAKING | F1 journalists release statement after Max Verstappen ban:
— F1 journalists have urged the FIA to "open dialogue" with teams and media following a perceived "deterioration" in relations during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. This call comes after Max Verstappen banned a journalist from his pre-race press conference at Suzuka.
— Verstappen interrupted the session, ordering Guardian F1 correspondent Giles Richards to leave, citing Richards' demeanor in a previous press conference as the reason. Richards has since faced severe online abuse, with other journalists defending him also receiving backlash.
— The F1 Media Advisory Council, consisting of senior F1 journalists, has engaged in discussions with the FIA about the incident. The FIA is expected to address the issue with Red Bull.
— The Italian Automotive Journalists Association (UIGA) expressed "deep concern" over the events at Suzuka, stating:
“Verbal abuse and a climate of hostility directed at journalists and photographers are unacceptable and break down the fundamental principles of professional respect and press freedom.”
“The testimonies of those present challenge some of the widespread narratives, which risk damaging the professional reputation of media workers.”
“At the same time, tensions between drivers and photographers risk leading to increasingly restrictive measures that disproportionately affect the work of the press.”
“Mutual respect is essential, but it must not limit the media's right to report freely and independently.”
“UIGA, therefore, calls on the FIA to open a dialogue with all parties involved - from media representatives to teams - to prevent any further deterioration in working conditions and access to information.”
“A free, respected and protected press is not an ancillary matter, but a fundamental pillar of transparency and credibility in all sports, including Formula 1.”
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VIA: [RacingNews365]
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This is what we call “Passive Income”.
You work hard enough and invest mindfully to develop an alternate cash flow that will supplement your lifestyle and eventually, is big enough to sustain your existence even if you stop working.
Depends on the cadence. If it is weekly -
1. Talk about things on your plate and day to day.
2. Discuss process bottlenecks, recurring issues, etc. AND propose solutions and fixes.
3. Ask for feedback, have career growth conversations.
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I pay a premium for the annual registration charges of my EV for the same exact reason.
This is not a novel idea and pretty common in a lot of countries already.
Additionally, not crazy at all.
This is the craziest thing you'll read today.
The UK plans to impose a 'driving tax' on EVs and hybrids. Why? To make for the loss in 'fuel revenue' thanks to owners shifting to electricity from petrol and diesel.
For every mile driven, one has to pay the Govt 3 pence or about 3.5 rupees, in case of EVs. In case of hybrids, one has to pay about 1.75 rupees per mile.
I've said this before, I say it again
There are no free lunches. Govts around the world will find a way to tax energy consumption, even if you use a solar panel on your roof to charge your EV.
It's crazy that I'm typing this an hour before I drive @mahindraesuvs's latest electric car - the XEV 9s - but it's just the way it is. We're truly living in crazy times.
Govts will find a way to tax everything that moves and we all know how much our Indian govt loves them taxes. 🤣
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