Max Verstappen News: F1 champ launches PROTEST after Singapore GP punishment

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F1 champ Verstappen launches PROTEST after Singapore GP punishment

The Red Bull champion isn't taking any prisoners in Singapore

Originally written by Kerry Violet. This version is a translation.

Sunday 22 September 2024 17:00

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has launched a protest at the Singapore Grand Prix after being punished by the FIA.

The Red Bull star was penalized by the sport's governing body after using foul language in the pre-race press conference.

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The Dutchman's on-track antics have rather taken a back seat as he qualified P2 ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, with FIA controversy taking the fore.

After bemoaning the performance of his RB20 last time out in Baku, Verstappen responded to a question about his pace by describing the machinery as 'f***ed'.

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What has Verstappen said in response to FIA drama?

Verstappen took a defiant stance on the matter when speaking to Sky F1: "It's just ridiculous to get a penalty for that.

"When you insult someone, that's pretty clear. I didn't even aim it at a person. It's a bit of a slip-of-the-tongue moment.

"It's in the rules. Honestly, this is not even to the stewards as they are just bound by the rulebook. I actually had a great chat with them about it, they are very understanding, but it's in the rules and you have to apply something.

"But for me, it's not the right way to go forward in our sport."