Max Verstappen was called before the stewards after using offensive language during the pre-weekend press conference, with the panel examining the audio transcript and hearing statements from both the driver and Red Bull team representatives before making their ruling.

The F1 driver used one of George Carlin's "7 Words You Can't Say On TV," and F1's governing body wasn't happy.

Lando Norris edged ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen on Saturday to start on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. Norris was .203 of a second ahead of Verstappen to start on pole, with Lewis Hamilton third for Mercedes,

McLaren is ahead of Red Bull in the Formula 1 constructors’ race. Now for Lando Norris to put pressure on Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title. Oscar Piastri’s win last week at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix put McLaren top in the teams’ standings — the key to F1’s lavish prize money — but teammate Norris only took a small bite out of Verstappen’s lead.

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was on Friday punished for swearing in a Singapore Grand Prix press conference by governing body the FIA.

Max Verstappen has not won a race since Barcelona this season. The Singapore Grand Prix also remains as the only F1 circuit on the calendar where he is yet to claim a victory. The Dutchman remains certain that he will not take the victory this year either.

Max Verstappen has hit back at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's plans to limit the amount of swearing on team radio in Formula 1, questioning the logic behind curbing drivers' language during intense moments of competition.

Practice schedule, results and qualifying start time as Lando Norris eyes pole - F1 live updates from the Marina Bay Street Circuit as Norris looks to lay down the final marker in third practice