Verstappen ordered to do 'work of public interest' after swearing on TV

The Dutch driver's language was deemed "coarse" and "rude" by F1's governing body. 
Verstappen ordered to do 'work of public interest' after swearing on TV

PUNISHED: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. Picture: AP Photo/Luca Bruno

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.

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