F1 Today | Verstappen stages a protest against stewards ruling in Singapore

Lando Norris secured pole position, but the Formula 1 World Championship leader stole the headlines on Saturday evening in Singapore. The Dutchman staged a protest in the FIA press conference after he was slapped with a penalty for swearing on Thursday. Here's what happened after qualifying in Singapore.

Max Verstappen refused to answer questions during the post-qualifying press conference for the Singapore Grand Prix. In doing so, the Red Bull Racing driver made a clear statement to the FIA, after they imposed a community service penalty on him for using the word 'f***ed' during the press conference on Thursday. Click here to see the full transcript of the exchange in the press conference.

"Ridiculous what happened, so why should I then give full answers, because it's very easy to get a fine or you get some sort of penalty," Verstappen stated. "So I prefer then not to speak a lot, save my voice. I mean, we can do the interviews somewhere else and give you any resources you want if you need some answers, if questions are asked," the three-time world champion said. Here's his full response.

Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris have stood up in support of Max Verstappen after the Dutchman was given a community service-style penalty for swearing in the press conference. The Dutchman made a statement in the press conference and his two rivals backed him. Hamilton even told Verstappen not to take part in the community service. Hamilton even told Verstappen not to serve the penalty.