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.

F1 championship leader Max Verstappen opts for taciturn approach in protest against "work of public interest" sanctions in post-qualifying Singapore GP press conference

Max Verstappen says his punishment for swearing is "ridiculous" after protesting against the penalty during an official news conference.

Is this playing it safe or making a statement? The championship leader refuses to answer questions in the FIA-appointed press conference and instead takes questions from the media outside.

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.

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was on Friday punished for swearing in a Singapore Grand Prix press conference by governing body the FIA.

Verstappen was sanctioned for swearing in an FIA press conference on Thursday at the Singapore Grand Prix, with the governing body ordering the reigning three-time World Champion

Max Verstappen refused to answer questions during the post-qualifying press conference for the Singapore Grand Prix. In doing so, the Red Bull Racing driver made a clear statement to the FIA, after they imposed a community service penalty on him for using the word 'f***ed' during the press conference on Thursday.