The three-time world champion used a swear word while answering a journalist’s question during Thursday’s official FIA press conference, landing him in hot water. Following a meeting with the stewards, he was issued a community service penalty sparking significant debate and public backlash from Verstappen.

Max Verstappen believes the worst of Red Bull ’s form is behind them as he looks to close out his fourth-straight F1 world title. Verstappen won seven of the first 10 races this year but is now winless in eight rounds, dating back to Barcelona in June.

After three years of domination, Red Bull and star driver Max Verstappen have seen their once-firm grip over Formula One loosen throughout this summer. So, what happened?

The FIA have been given a damning verdict as their row with Max Verstappen rages on. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem left many in the paddock frustrated after he revealed that the governing body would be clamping down on x-rated language from drivers.

Johnny Herbert insists there is “too much swearing” in Formula One as he revealed details of discussions with Max Verstappen in Singapore. Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen was punished with effective community service – the details of which are yet to be disclosed – after describing his Red Bull car as “f*****” in the FIA press conference prior to the Singapore Grand Prix.