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 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.

Max Verstappen has been ordered to “accomplish work of public interest” by Formula One’s rulers after he swore in a televised press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen described his Red Bull at the previous round in Azerbaijan as “f*****” in the official media FIA call to preview Sunday’s race here in the City State.