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Max Verstappen and a peculiar matter of being punished for swearing during the FIA press conference has been a richly talked about topic from Singapore.
Max Verstappen has protested his punishment for swearing by highlighting the use of emotion in other sporting environments.
The FIA flagged Verstappen for swearing during the official Thursday press conference in Singapore, leading to his obligation to “accomplish some work of public interest.”
Following the incident, Verstappen gave muted responses in the post-qualifying and race press conferences and opted to speak to media outside the room.
Verstappen expressed his acceptance of the situation, stating, “For me, it works well.”
Fellow F1 drivers supported Verstappen and criticized the penalty, with Lewis Hamilton even suggesting a boycott of the punishment.
Verstappen questioned the need for strict regulations in F1, comparing it to the emotional displays seen on a football pitch.
He emphasized the importance of showing emotions in racing and other sports, labeling the latest rule additions as excessive, but refrained from elaborating further to avoid being called up again.
