SINGAPORE - Formula One points leader Max Verstappen was ordered to “accomplish some work of public interest” after uttering an inappropriate word on Sept 19 at the news conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

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

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.

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 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 been punished for swearing as the FIA look to steer away from bad language. The Red Bull star was summoned to the stewards after his pre-race press conference on Thursday.

Max Verstappen was in no mood to address the punishment given to him for swearing in the FIA press conference in Singapore.

After the two free practice sessions in Singapore, the conversation with Max Verstappen was not about his RB20 despite only managing to finish P15. Instead, the focus was on the community service the Dutchman received for swearing during an FIA press conference.

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.