FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has finally responded to the firestorm of criticism that erupted after Max Verstappen’s controversial penalty for swearing during the Singapore Grand Prix. The ban on drivers using foul language,

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.

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