Mercedes chief Toto Wolff and his Ferrari counterpart Fred Vasseur have been given formal warnings for using foul language during a Las Vegas Grand Prix press conference.
Lewis Hamilton has denied Christian Horner's claims that he reached out over a potential switch from Mercedes, and says the Red Bull team principal made contact with him.
Both Formula 1 championships were wrapped up some time ago but there is still a lot on the line ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris are among the leading F1 names who will not take part in the first practice session in Abu Dhabi.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is hopeful the team will have pace to return to the podium in Abu Dhabi as they bid to hold on to second in the standings from Ferrari.
Just one more race will bring the 2023 Formula 1 season to an end with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Formula 1 says the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is "not at risk" of cancellation despite unrest in the region caused by the Israel-Hamas war.