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Max Verstappen: Issues such as swearing punishment 'not a way of continuing' in Formula 1

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Max Verstappen says his punishment for swearing in a news conference could speed up his exit from Formula 1 .

The Red Bull driver was ordered by race stewards to "accomplish some work of public interest" on Friday in Singapore .

The 26-year-old said he was being deprived of the ability to be his authentic self.

He said the other F1 drivers, who work together on rules issues under the auspices of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association , backed him.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen says he is not prepared to discuss the matter with FIA president.

Red Bull were expecting to struggle in Singapore - it was the only race they failed to win last year .

But Red Bull ended up qualifying and finishing second to Norris .

McLaren driver says he has "paid the price for not doing a good enough job at times" McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri finished third after starting fifth .

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