Max Verstappen criticized the FIA's focus on driver behavior, especially punishing swearing, calling it ‘silly’ and asserting that such issues may influence his future in F1.
Verstappen expressed frustration over being unable to be himself due to the FIA’s strictures, indicating that these ‘petty altercations’ are exhausting and potentially career-defining.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem condemned swearing among drivers but faced criticism from Verstappen and others, with Hamilton highlighting potential racial bias in the comments.
Following his punishment for swearing, Verstappen responded to FIA questions with brief, almost monosyllabic answers, highlighting his dissatisfaction and intent to speak openly outside FIA settings.
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