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

The Dutchman was punished for using an expletive during a session with the media on Thursday. In his 15-minute meeting with the officials, it is understood Verstappen apologised for his language, which comes just days after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced a crackdown on swearing and other vulgar terms.

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 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.

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen was struck with a penalty by the FIA after swearing in a press conference on Thursday ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix

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.

Max Verstappen is said to be “addicted” to Minecraft and has spent days playing the video game. The Dutchman is currently on the hunt for a fourth consecutive F1 world title but has seen his lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings diminish in recent months, with McLaren star Lando Norris hot on his heels.

Max Verstappen has found himself in hot water after saying "f**k" during the press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix, resulting in a summons to the stewards. The Dutch driver’s choice of words could potentially lead to sanctions as the FIA grapples with maintaining a professional and family-friendly environment in motorsport broadcasting.

Max Verstappen has stated that his future in Formula 1 is currently up in the air, but could the driver force a move outside of Red Bull if their poor form continues?