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Max Verstappen was punished by the FIA for swearing during a press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen was given an “obligation to accomplish some work of public interest” by the FIA before the Singapore Grand Prix due to using foul language in a press conference.He was found in breach of Article 12.2.1.k of the International Sporting Code.FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem wants drivers to refrain from using profanity over the radio.Verstappen’s incident came shortly after the FIA’s directive.Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseur were warned for using foul language during a press conference in Las Vegas last year, while Verstappen faced stronger consequences. Verstappen, however, largely refused to answer questions in the FIA Press Conference after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, where he finished second.