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 has found himself in hot water after saying "f**k" during the press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix, resulting in a summons to the stewards. The Dutch driver’s choice of words could potentially lead to sanctions as the FIA grapples with maintaining a professional and family-friendly environment in motorsport broadcasting.

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.