F1 champion Max Verstappen 'community service' PUNISHMENT revealed by FIA

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Verstappen 'community service' PUNISHMENT revealed by FIA

Max Verstappen has been delivered an additional punishment after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

By Sheona Mountford.

Wednesday 11 December 2024 00:00

F1 champion Max Verstappen has learned the details regarding his 'community service' punishment dished out by the FIA.

2024 might have been a successful year for the Red Bull man on track, but off it, the Dutchman has often clashed with the sport's governing body.

This came to a head at the Singapore Grand Prix when Verstappen was punished for swearing during a press conference.

The penalty came amid a clampdown from the FIA on the issue.

Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen collided on the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi GP

Max Verstappen complained about his penalty following his pitstop in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen community service FIA punishment announced

The FIA announced that weekend that they would be clamping down on foul language used by drivers, and when Verstappen described his RB20 as ‘f***ed’ during the Thursday press conference, he was slammed with a punishment.

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Now, the FIA has revealed exactly what Verstappen's punishment for his mishap will entail, with the punishment set to be served in Rwanda ahead of the FIA awards next week.

"While in Kigali, (Verstappen) will undertake some work with junior competitors as part of the grassroots development programme organised by the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC)," a statement read.

"The activity will involve an FIA affordable cross car which was built locally in Rwanda by the RAC from blueprints provided by the FIA."

Verstappen is not the only F1 driver to be punished for swearing in a press conference this season.

Ferrari star Charles Leclerc received a fine for doing so during a press conference at the Mexico Grand Prix.