Formula 1 governing body, the FIA have stated that Max Verstappen will have his community service punish in Rwanda after swearing during the Singapore Grand Prix, Afrosport reports.
The FIA clamped down on drivers swearing in the sport but Verstappen was not keen to follow the rules when he stated that his Red Bull car was “f****d” during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
In response to his punishment, Verstappen protested by not speaking to the media during the FIA press briefing in Singapore after qualifying, opting only to speak in the paddock.
The FIA have now released a statement after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, stating Verstappen will travel to the Rwandan capital Kigali where he will collect his fourth consecutive World championship trophy at the FIA Awards Ceremony on Friday.
During that time, the Dutch man will work with junior drivers as part of a grassroots development programme by the Rwanda Automobile Club.
“The FIA has announced the details of Max Verstappen’s “work of public interest” duty linked to the Stewards’ penalty for the use of unacceptable language during the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix drivers’ press conference,” read the statement.
“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.
“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 (ASNs).”
Rwanda is seeking to host an F1 race in the near future with proposed plans to build a permanent race track worth almost $300 million, a continuation of the country’s aim to to build tourism through sport.
