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Ex-Benetton, McLaren and Williams F1 driver Alexander Wurz has spoken out against the FIA’s decision to sanction Max Verstappen for swearing.
Grand Prix Drivers’ Association chairman Alex Wurz criticized the punishment given to Max Verstappen for using bad language at the Singapore Grand Prix as “extraordinary.” Verstappen’s use of the F-word to describe his Red Bull RB20 in a press conference led to a public reprimand. The stewards decided that Verstappen had to undertake some form of public service as a consequence of his language. Wurz expressed his discontent with the way the punishment was handled and stressed the importance of allowing drivers to express themselves in Formula 1. Verstappen, on the other hand, disagreed with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s proposed ban on swearing but supported not broadcasting offensive radio messages. Both Wurz and Verstappen agreed that attacking competitors verbally is not appropriate, but discussing issues with the team should be encouraged.
