Max Verstappen to Serve Penalty in Rwanda

Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, will serve a community service penalty in Rwanda after using unacceptable language during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. His punishment involves participating in a grassroots development program organized by the Rwanda Automobile Club, where he will work with junior competitors using an FIA Affordable Cross Car built locally. The FIA emphasized that Verstappen's language was deemed 'coarse' and 'rude', leading to a greater penalty than those previously imposed for similar incidents. This community service will coincide with the FIA's annual awards ceremony in Kigali on December 13, where he will collect his championship trophy. Verstappen's interactions with the media during the Singapore weekend were notably tense, culminating in this penalty. The FIA aims to promote accessible motorsport opportunities through this initiative.