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.

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

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 summoned to the stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix for swearing during Thursday's FIA press conference at the circuit.

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.

A Formula 1 journalist claims Max Verstappen deliberately swore during the press conference in Singapore on Thursday

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 faces potential sanctions after an expletive-laden comment during a Singapore Grand Prix press conference

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.

Formula One points leader Max Verstappen was ordered to "accomplish some work of public interest" after uttering an inappropriate word Thursday at the news conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.