The FIA targeted WRC driver Sebastien Ogier by levying a penalty of €30,000 for his candid opinions resulting in a Max Verstappen-style protest.

After a phone call with, Helmut Marko said the FIA must take his F1 exit hint "seriously" amid the swearing penalty row.

Having dropped a hint of doubt over his Formula 1 future after getting caught up in the FIA swearing clampdown, Max Verstappen can be trusted to walk out. That is the opinion of six-time F1 race winner Ralf Schumacher,

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Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko has warned that Max Verstappen's Formula 1 exit threats amid FIA's F-bomb controversy must be taken seriously.

Verstappen has since seen multiple F1 stars rally to his side on the issue, with the Grand Prix Drivers' Association uniting against the FIA. Now, the freedom of speech row has spread to another motorsport series, with the World Rally Championship taking centre stage in the absence of F1 action this weekend.

Verstappen worries F1's governing body's focus on 'silly things' will drain authenticity from the sport — and his interest.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has revealed a surprise test away from the Formula 1 world during the break following the Singapore Grand Prix. This comes follow

Max Verstappen's swearing row with the FIA appears to have spread to other motorsport series, with one legend referencing the Dutchman's punishment. Verstappen was given punishment in the form of an 'obligation to accomplish some work of public interest',

Valtteri Bottas defended Max Verstappen stating it is hard for F1 drivers not to use swear words as it is a "habit" founded in their earlier days of career.