Amid Max Verstappen's swearing controversy that saw him attract a one-day community service penalty for using a swear word during a press conference at the Sing

Max Verstappen faced one of the toughest race days of his Formula 1 career so far on Sunday, toiling in the searing hot streets of Singapore at the wheel of an increasingly substandard Red Bull car, attempting to limit the damage done to his championship lead by rival Lando Norris.

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