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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner believes his star driver Max Verstappen has “made his feelings clear” to the FIA over a swearing conflict that occurred at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen was ordered to complete a day’s community service as punishment for using inappropriate language during a press conference. Following this, he limited his interactions in subsequent press conferences, hinting at reconsidering his future in Formula 1. Christian Horner acknowledged Verstappen’s actions, labeling him and other drivers as role models. Horner also highlighted the difference between using language in a press conference and in the heat of the moment in a race car. The incident stemmed from comments Verstappen made about his car’s performance during the Azerbaijan GP. Despite the controversy, Verstappen defended his language, stating that swearing is prevalent in society and not exclusive to F1.
