Lewis Hamilton has hit out at Max Verstappen ’s “joke” penalty for swearing in the FIA press conference at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Lando Norris has edged ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen to start on pole position for 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

When asked about his car in Baku, Verstappen replied that he knew “the car was f*****” and was warned about his language by the moderator on Thursday. After Verstappen was called to see the stewards on Friday,

Max Verstappen has hit back at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's plans to limit the amount of swearing on team radio in Formula 1, questioning the logic behind curbing drivers' language during intense moments of competition.

Anthony Davidson says it was “unacceptable” that Max Verstappen swore in an FIA press conference after the drivers were told to watch their language. With the issue of drivers swearing becoming a talking point of late,