Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been punished for swearing in a news conference in which he argued against greater restrictions on drivers swearing.

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.

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.