Formula 1's title rivals have both taken aim at the FIA following the governing body's decision to punish Verstappen for his expletive-laden outburst in Singapore

The FIA's crackdown on profanity has been a major talking point ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix and the late stages of the 2024 F1 season, in which Hamilton currently sits sixth in the World Championship standings with victories in the British and Belgian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton says there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races.

Max Verstappen is gunning for war with the FIA after he was given community service for swearing in an F1 press conference earlier in the Singapore Grand Prix weekend

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Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has given only brief answers at a news conference in an apparent protest at series governing body the FIA for punishing him for swearing.

Not only did Hamilton's appearance generate huge excitement among the commentators, but his attendance alongside Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour added to the glittering lineup of celebrities that attended the US Open final. Celebrities including Travis Scott and Rory McIlroy also joined the weekend.

Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers. Mohammed Ben Sulayem told motorsport.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is censured by Formula 1’s governing body the FIA for swearing in an official news conference.

Lewis Hamilton has urged Max Verstappen to snub his community service order – after his Dutch rival took on Formula One’s rulemakers by refusing to answer questions in the FIA’s press conference for Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix.

The FIA has been cracking down upon drivers for the use of swear words and it is being harsh in its punishment. Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen was recently reprimanded by the stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix for the use of the f-word during a press conference.