The head of the F1 drivers union has spoken out against the hypocrisy of Max Verstappen receiving punishment for swearing while Guenther Steiner was lauded for it. Alex Wurz, chairman of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA),

Just over a week after McLaren vowed to prioritise Norris over Oscar Piastri, the 24-year-old justified the show of faith with a commanding display in the southeast Asian heat, forcing Verstappen to settle for second at Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Max Verstappen has said he could retire from Formula 1 earlier than planned if the actions of the sport's governing body, the FIA, means he can't be himself.