Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was sanctioned for swearing during a news conference. The FIA decided he must perform 'public interest' work. Verstappen defended his language, saying it was commonplace where he learned English.

Max Verstappen has been ordered to complete work of public interest after using inappropriate language during the FIA Thursday driver press conference ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver,

Max Verstappen has been handed a community service order for swearing during Thursday’s FIA press conference in Singapore as the row over drivers’ language deepened.

Max Verstappen has been ordered to “accomplish work of public interest” by Formula One’s rulers after he swore in a televised press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen described his Red Bull at the previous round in Azerbaijan as “f*****” in the official media FIA call to preview Sunday’s race here in the City State.

Max Verstappen has been told to “accomplish some work of public interest” in an odd ruling by the stewards after swearing during Thursday’s FIA press conference in Singapore. The Red Bull driver, who leads this year’s world championship by 59 points to Lando Norris, has not won in seven races and struggled last week in Azerbaijan.

Max Verstappen has been summoned to the stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix for swearing during Thursday's FIA press conference at the circuit.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been punished for swearing in a news conference in which he argued against greater restrictions on drivers swearing.

Max Verstappen faces potential sanctions after an expletive-laden comment during a Singapore Grand Prix press conference

The F1 driver used one of George Carlin's "7 Words You Can't Say On TV," and F1's governing body wasn't happy.

The FIA have declared their verdict over an incident that occurred with Max Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix, resulting in a punishment. Verstappen went into the Singapore GP weekend desperate to try and stop the tide of momentum that is going against him in the drivers' championship.