Max Verstappen penalised for swearing during Singapore GP – Tezzbuzz
The FIA emphasised that public statements from World Championship participants must adhere to generally accepted standards, as drivers serve as role models both on and off the track.
“This is clear in the regulations of the FIA and has been reinforced through previous cases brought before the Stewards in Formula One, in particular in Las Vegas in 2023. The Stewards reviewed the transcript of the FIA Thursday Driver Press Conference in Singapore and Max Verstappen, driver of car 1, used language to describe his car at the Event in Azerbaijan which is generally considered ‘coarse, rude’ or may ‘cause offense’ and is not considered suitable for broadcast,” read the statement released by Steward on Friday.
The stewards acknowledged that Verstappen’s use of the language was not directed at anyone and that English is not his first language, but they highlighted the importance of maintaining professionalism in public forums.
Verstappen apologised for his behaviour during the hearing.
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