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FIA praises Verstappen's service: 'He gives back to the community'
- Savannah Lenz
Before the annual FIA gala, Max Verstappen completed his community service. As part of the punishment he received for swearing during a press conference, Verstappen worked with young drivers in Rwanda. After completing his community service, the FIA took to X to thank him.
Before taking home his fourth consecutive drivers' trophy, Verstappen was working with the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC). While he was there, he learned about the crosscar built by the young boys and girls. The developmental program was helped by blueprints supplied by the FIA.
FIA thanks Verstappen for his community service
After he completed his visit, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile thanked him for his efforts via X: "Giving back to the community. Thank you, Max." Along with the tweet, the FIA also shared pictures of Verstappen with FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem and the young drivers who were present.
Giving back to the community. Thank you, Max#FIA pic.twitter.com/2PLq8PkKs8
— FIA (@fia) December 14, 2024
Verstappen received many compliments from the FIA president who was pleased that Verstappen completed his community service. Ben Sulayem also mentioned that perhaps in the future, it did not have to be a punishment; it should become a mandatory part of the super license for Formula 1 drivers.
This article was in collaboration with Cas van de Kleut.
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