Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen has threatened to leave Formula One after he was punished by Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) for swearing in a press- conference.

Max Verstappen, Red Bull's triple world champion, has hinted at an early retirement from Formula One if the sport's governing body, the FIA, continues to restrict his ability to have fun and be himself.

Max Verstappen hinted on Sunday that his retirement from Formula One might be hastened after his “silly” punishment for swearing.

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

Max Verstappen suggested he could turn his back on Formula One sooner than expected if the sport's governing body stopped him having fun and being himself. Red Bull's triple world champion was ordered by stewards to do "work of public interest" with the FIA after he used a swear word in a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix last Thursday.

Max Verstappen has warned he may sensationally quit Formula One after the governing body’s hardline response to the reigning champion swearing at a press conference. The Red Bull driver described his car as ‘f****d’ on Thursday,