Max Verstappen punished by FIA over press conference language

Max Verstappen has been punished by F1’s governing physique, the FIA, for utilizing dangerous language throughout Thursday’s press convention in Singapore, with the Crimson Bull driver now obliged “to perform some work of public curiosity”.

Verstappen was summoned to the stewards after swearing within the pre-weekend convention, with the panel reviewing the audio transcript and listening to from the motive force and Crimson Bull workforce representatives earlier than reaching their determination.

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“It’s the coverage of the FIA to make sure that language utilized in its public boards, akin to press conferences, meets usually accepted requirements for all audiences and broadcasts,” learn the stewards’ doc.

“Specifically that is true of statements made by individuals within the World Championships and thus being position fashions each inside and outdoors the game.