F1 drivers to discuss response to FIA president over Max Verstappen swearing row

Verstappen, 26, effectively boycotted the governing body’s mandatory post-qualifying media call on Saturday in response to his punishment.

ROW: Lando Norris, left, said he did not agree with the FIA’s punishment of Max Verstappen. Picture: AP Photo/Vincent Thian

Formula One drivers are set to hold crunch talks to determine whether they take on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after Max Verstappen was hit with a community service order for swearing.

Verstappen said the FIA’s move to sanction him for describing his Red Bull as “f*****” in a televised press conference to preview the Singapore Grand Prix could hasten his departure from the sport.