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Max Verstappen refused to give full answers during an FIA press conference following qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix in protest of the penalty he received for swearing earlier in the week. …
Max Verstappen chose to give brief answers during an FIA press conference after being penalized for swearing, in protest of the penalty. The FIA aims to crack down on swearing by drivers on team radio, with Formula One Management controlling what is broadcast. Verstappen’s short responses in the press conference stemmed from concerns of facing fines or further repercussions for speaking freely. Despite his actions, he clarified his protest was not directed at the moderator and later explained his reasoning in a separate briefing. Verstappen expressed frustration over the situation, feeling singled out by the FIA for his language regarding his car. Supporters, including Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, also criticized the handling of the issue, with Hamilton labeling it as “a bit of a joke.”
