Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen didn’t hold back when reflecting on his underwhelming performance during last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sky Sports F1 presenter Ted Kravitz was forced to issue a public apology after an incident at the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was punished Friday for swearing in a news conference in which he argued against greater restrictions on drivers swearing.

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen was struck with a penalty by the FIA after swearing in a press conference on Thursday ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem called for a crackdown on foul language in Formula One broadcasts. During an interview with Autosport, Ben Sulayem said the FIA has asked F1 management to limit the amount of swearing from radio communications that gets picked up on television.

The FIA wants the Formula One drivers to watch their language and asked Formula One Management to limit broadcasts with swearing. Some drivers, though, feel the sport’s governing body is being too sensitive.

Lewis Hamilton says there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races.