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 faces potential sanctions after an expletive-laden comment during a Singapore Grand Prix press conference

Max Verstappen has been told to “accomplish some work of public interest” in an odd ruling by the stewards after swearing during Thursday’s FIA press conference in Singapore. The Red Bull driver, who leads this year’s world championship by 59 points to Lando Norris, has not won in seven races and struggled last week in Azerbaijan.

SINGAPORE - Formula One points leader Max Verstappen was ordered to “accomplish some work of public interest” after uttering an inappropriate word on Sept 19 at the news conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.

The F1 driver used one of George Carlin's "7 Words You Can't Say On TV," and F1's governing body wasn't happy.

Just days after FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem asked F1 drivers to stop swearing as much, Max Verstappen has been called to see the stewards over his bad language

Formula One stewards ordered Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen to carry out "work of public interest" after he swore during a Singapore Grand Prix press conference.

Max Verstappen has blasted FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after he called for Formula One drivers to watch their language while they race. Swear words – albeit bleeped out – have become commonplace during F1 weekends thanks to broadcasters’ increased access to driver/team radios.