Verstappen’s punishment was motivated by an incident at the Singapore GP at the end of September, after the Dutch driver clashed with the FIA for swearing at a press conference
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced, this Monday (9), that the driver, four-time Formula 1 world champion, will carry out community work in Rwanda, in . This decision was announced almost three months after the sanction was imposed on the driver, which was due to inappropriate comments made during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s work will focus on a grassroots development program promoted by the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC). This project aims to build commercial vehicles, using materials supplied by the FIA. “The car will be used in the activity the Dutchman will assist with, with the design plans also handed over to the global network of 147 National Sports Authorities (ASNs) to promote grassroots motorsport,” the federation said.
The choice of for this activity is not random. The country will host a major FIA awards ceremony in Kigali on December 13, where Verstappen will be honored for his achievements in the 2024 season.
Verstappen’s punishment was motivated by an incident at the Singapore GP, at the end of September, after the Dutch driver clashed with the FIA for swearing during the entity’s official press conference that weekend. He was fined and also received as an extra sanction “work in the public interest”, at the time, unspecified. Verstappen responded to criticism for swearing.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Carol Santos
