Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been punished for swearing in a news conference in which he argued against greater restrictions on drivers swearing.

Max Verstappen was left seething after being handed a community service order for dropping the F-bomb during a Formula One press conference. The three-time world champion has been under a lot of pressure recently with Lando Norris closing the gap into the title race, and the last thing he needs is an off-track distraction.

Max Verstappen has been ordered to “accomplish work of public interest” by Formula One’s rulers after he swore in a televised press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen described his Red Bull at the previous round in Azerbaijan as “f*****” in the official media FIA call to preview Sunday’s race here in the City State.