Max Verstappen has been involved in press conference controversies all weekend in Singapore.
Formula 1 ’s governing body, the FIA, have reportedly made a decision on Max Verstappen ’s press conference antics.
He said: “We're not rappers, you know. They say the F-word how many times per minute? We are not on that. That's them and we are .“We have to be careful with our conduct. We need to be responsible people. And now with the technology, everything is going live and everything is going to be recorded.
Ben Sulayem added: “Because imagine you are sitting with your children and watching the race and then someone is saying all of this dirty language. I mean, what would your children or grandchildren say? What would you teach them if that is your sport?”Verstappen held his own press conference outside of the official roomAfter Sky Sports pundit and former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg questioned whether the FIA will punish Verstappen, a decision has reportedly been made.
Speaking about the situation, Verstappen said: “It's just ridiculous, to get a penalty for that. When you insult someone, it's pretty clear, but I didn't aim it at anyone. It's not the right way to go forward in our sport.”agreed: “think it's a bit of a joke, to be honest. This is the pinnacle of the sport. Mistakes are made. I certainly won't be doing it, and I hope Max doesn't do it.
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