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Verstappen community service announced: Here is what he will do!
- Estéban den Toom
It is now official: Max Verstappen will serve his community service penalty in Rwanda. The Dutchman received the much-discussed punishment for for swearing at the Singapore GP's press conference.
While the now four-time world champion will get the trophy for his individual title in Rwanda, he will also immediately complete his community service in the African country. Verstappen will help young drivers in a development programme organised by the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC). The activity will involve a FIA Affordable Cross Car that was built locally in the country based on blueprints from the FIA.
Verstappen to Rwanda
During the press conference for the Singapore Grand Prix in September, Verstappen said the his car was "f*****". The penalty was followed by heavy criticism by many, and the Dutchman then protested by answering questions only in a couple words at later press conferences.
Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, will host this year's annual FIA awards gala. There, the Dutchman will receive the trophy for winning the drivers' title in the 2024 Formula One season.
This article was written in collaboration with Kada Sárközi
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