Verstappen’s Defiant Silence: No Words for FIA’s Verdict on Swearing Incident

Max Verstappen exits and offers a "speechless" reaction to the FIA's decision regarding his use of profanity during Thursday's media briefing.

When questioned about the FIA's decision regarding his use of profanity during a press conference, Max Verstappen offered a forthright reply.

Before the second free practice session, the FIA declared that Verstappen must fulfill a "public interest task" due to his use of profane language while addressing the press in Singapore on Thursday.

Verstappen described his RB20 as "ruined" while discussing the challenges he faced during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseur received cautions for their use of inappropriate language during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Before the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem appealed for a reduction in profanity during F1 broadcasts, stating that drivers should remember they are "role models".

In response to a question regarding the FIA's decision following the second practice in FP2, Verstappen simply said, "no words" before briskly departing as the interview came to an end.

On the circuit, it was yet another difficult day for the triple world champion.

Verstappen finished in 15th place overall, trailing Lando Norris' leading pace by 1.2 seconds.

Verstappen holds a 59-point advantage over Norris in the championship standings, with seven races left in the season.

Commenting on the second free practice session, Verstappen remarked, "Challenging. We're lacking the desired level of grip. There are several aspects we need to examine."

Throughout the past year, Red Bull has faced challenges with uneven surfaces and curbs.

Last year, Red Bull didn't manage to secure a victory in Singapore, and Verstappen has yet to achieve a win at the Marina Bay Street Circuit throughout his Formula 1 career.

Nonetheless, Verstappen believes that neither the bumps nor the kerbs constituted the primary challenge for Red Bull during Friday's session in Singapore.

"To be frank, it wasn't much of an issue," he clarified. "I didn't have trouble with the bumps or curbs, it was primarily just overall traction."

"We need to consider the compromise between both options."

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