Verstappen worries F1's governing body's focus on 'silly things' will drain authenticity from the sport — and his interest.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has given only brief answers at a news conference in an apparent protest at series governing body the FIA for punishing him for swearing.

Verstappen accused the FIA of sucking the joy out of Formula 1 after world motorsport's governing body moved to ban swearing in the sport.

Max Verstappen hinted on Sunday that his retirement from Formula One might be hastened after his “silly” punishment for swearing.

Max Verstappen suggested he could turn his back on Formula One sooner than expected if the sport's governing body stopped him having fun and being himself. Red Bull's triple world champion was ordered by stewards to do "work of public interest" with the FIA after he used a swear word in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix last Thursday.

Max Verstappen has threatened to turn his back on Formula One in the wake of his community service order for swearing. Verstappen was sanctioned by the sport’s governing body after he described his Red Bull as “f*****” in a televised press conference prior to Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix.

A Formula 1 world champion has labelled the current situation at Red Bull 'frightening' as the team search for answers to address their recent slump. Despite enjoying a positive start to the season, the reigning constructors' champions have suffered a dramatic collapse in form,

Max Verstappen has warned he may sensationally quit Formula One after the governing body’s hardline response to the reigning champion swearing at a press conference. The Red Bull driver described his car as ‘f****d’ on Thursday,