Max Verstappen to Serve FIA Punishment in Rwanda

Max Verstappen, the newly crowned four-time Formula 1 world champion, will serve a community service penalty for swearing during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix while attending the FIA awards ceremony in Rwanda. As part of his punishment, he will work with junior competitors on a grassroots development program organized by the Rwanda Automobile Club, involving an FIA Affordable Cross Car built locally. Additionally, Verstappen received a 10-second penalty and two points on his super licence for a collision with McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, bringing his total to eight points within the last year; reaching twelve points would result in an automatic race ban. He expressed regret for the incident, emphasizing his desire to maintain a good relationship with Piastri. The FIA's awards ceremony will be the first held in Kigali, where Verstappen is set to collect his championship trophy. The event will also feature fellow drivers Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.