Max Verstappen: Social work in Rwanda after a controversial F-word-slat!

Max Verstappen: Social work in Rwanda after a controversial F-word-slat!

Kigali, Ruanda - Max Verstappen, the four-time world champion of Formula 1, must now do social work in Rwanda after a scandalous incident in Singapore. During a press conference in September, the Dutch driver described the driving style of his Red Bull car with an offensive expression, which the FIA, the international automotive association, left not without consequences. After the season finale, the FIA announced that Verstappen has to serve its punishment in Rwanda, African, where the large annual gala of Formula 1 takes place on Friday. There the world champion is honored and the FIA is planning that Verstappen can also contribute something useful, as reported.

In accordance with the requirements of the FIA, Verstappen will work during his stay in Kigali as part of a program of the Rwanda Automobile Club, which focuses on the support of young drivers. This should not only help him to take on social responsibility, but also to rethink his language. The FIA sees this measure an opportunity to combine public misconduct with positive actions, as it was also Bild.de noted. It remains to be seen whether Verstappen can draw teaching from this experience and whether there will be less verbal misconduct from him in the future.

Although Verstappen was punished for his expression in Singapore, he seemed to provoke again with his words at the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. Legal for a 10-second penalty for a collision with McLaren-Pilot Oscar Piatri, he sarcastic: "Do we want to ask about a 20-second penalty? Damn idiots." Surprisingly, this statement remained without further consequences. In addition to his professional turbulence, there are also private news: Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet await their first child together, which his future perspectives personally pleases.