No FIA investigation into Verstappen’s “stupid idiot” message

max verstappen He will not face consequences for his heated radio message at Formula 1’s Abu Dhabi season finale in which he called FIA race stewards “stupid idiots” for handing out fines.

Verstappen received 10-second penalty for colliding with McLaren on Sunday oscar piastri at the first corner and reacted angrily to his penalty as first-lap incidents are often judged more leniently. “Can we ask for 20 seconds? Stupid idiot!,” Verstappen said on Red Bull’s team radio.

The stewards did not investigate the statement on site in Abu Dhabi and an FIA spokesperson has now confirmed to Autosport that the governing body has closed the matter and Verstappen faces no further sanctions.

Verstappen had already been handed a community service by the FIA ​​for taking the oath at the Singapore Grand Prix pre-event press conference earlier this year. On Sunday night, the FIA ​​confirmed that the Dutchman’s service will include working with the local automobile club in Rwanda during the FIA ​​Festival in Kigali this weekend.

As part of winning his fourth F1 world title, Verstappen is required to attend the FIA ​​Awards ceremony on 13 December. Championship Runner-up lando norris and the third place driver charles leclerc Are also going to participate in this program.

Verstappen’s work will include working with junior competitors in a grassroots development program organized by the Rwanda Automobile Club.

An FIA statement issued after the Abu Dhabi GP said, “The FIA ​​has reviewed the details of Max Verstappen’s “work in the public interest” related to the stewards’ penalty for the use of unacceptable language during the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix drivers’ press conference.” has announced.” Reading.

“Verstappen will travel to the FIA ​​Awards Ceremony taking place as part of the General Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda next week to collect his fourth consecutive FIA ​​Formula One World Championship trophy.

“While in Kigali he will do some work with junior competitors as part of a grassroots development program organized by the Rwanda Automobile Club (RAC).

“This activity will include an FIA Affordable Cross Car which was built locally in Rwanda by RAC from blueprints provided by the FIA.

“Design blueprints for the Level 2 class affordable cross car project have been delivered to a global network of 147 National Sports Authorities (ASNs).”