The FIA has confirmed details of how Max Verstappen will complete his ‘community service’ penalty for swearing in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.
During the race weekend in September Verstappen was ordered to perform an act of “public work” as punishment for his “misconduct.”
Following today’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix the FIA confirmed details of the work it requires of Verstappen. It will take place alongside the FIA General Assemblies which will be held in Rwanda’s capital Kigali from Tuesday to Friday this week.
“Verstappen will travel to the FIA Awards Ceremony which takes place as part of the General Assemblies next week in Kigali, Rwanda to collect his fourth consecutive FIA Formula One World Championship trophy,” the FIA noted in a statement.
“While in Kigali he will undertake some work with junior competitors as part of the grassroots development programme organised by the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC).
“The activity will involve an FIA Affordable Cross Car which was built locally in Rwanda by the RAC from blueprints provided by the FIA. Design blueprints for the Level 2 category Affordable Cross Car project have been delivered to the global network of 147 National Sporting Authorities.”
The FIA launched its Affordable Cross Car programme in June. It is designed to provide an entry point into motorsport for young off-road and rally drivers in developing countries.
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Verstappen drew the FIA’s ire by describing his car as “fucked” during the pre-event press conference in Singapore. Charles Leclerc was fined €10,000 (£8,420) last month, half of which was suspended, for swearing in a press conference at the Mexican Grand Prix.
F1 drivers later took issue with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s stance against them swearing in press conferences. They issued a public statement criticising the president and challenging him to explain what the money raised from fines is spent on.
Lando Norris swore in a press conference at the Qatar Grand Prix last week but has not faced any consequences.
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