Max Verstappen is never one to back down from a fight and the Dutchman duly squared up to the FIA with a barbed and very public protest by all but refusing to answer questions in the press conference after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The world champion’s displeasure at the Formula One’s governing body and its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, over a punishment meted out on Friday for swearing was unmistakable at the Marina Bay circuit and he was supported by pole-sitter Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, who finished third in qualifying.
