Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has given only brief answers at a news conference in an apparent protest at series governing body the FIA for punishing him for swearing.

Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers.

Max Verstappen has hit back at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's plans to limit the amount of swearing on team radio in Formula 1, questioning the logic behind curbing drivers' language during intense moments of competition.

Max Verstappen has been ordered to perform 'work of public interest' by F1 authorities after swearing during a televised press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Dutch driver described his Red Bull car from the previous race in Azerbaijan as 'f*****d' during the official FIA media call.

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Max Verstappen has been summoned by the FIA stewards for using foul language in a press conference at Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix. The world champion made his remarks during Thursday's official media gathering when he was asked about why team-mate Sergio Perez had been quicker than him in Azerbaijan last weekend.