Max Verstappen faces final sanctions in Rwanda

dutch Max Verstappen (Red Bull)This is the 4th time this year. world continuous F1submitted this Friday Rwanda community service activities imposed as a penalty for International Automobile Federation (FIA) About the abusive language at the press conference last September Singapore.

In the capital of Rwanda, kigaliVerstappen, who won nine of the 24 races in the longest-running World Championship to win his fourth title this year, met with university students as part of his community service. Regional Comprehensive Vocational Ability College (IPRC) The person who designed the all-terrain vehicle.

“Thank you so much for coming here. It’s my first time in this country,” said the driver, dressed in jeans and a gray T-shirt, as he was escorted by the FIA ​​president. Mohammed Ben Sulayemand Minister of Sports of Rwanda, Richard Nilishemaamong others.

Verstappen, 27, told the students about his “dream of reaching F1”. Sometimes it starts with an outcome, like a car designed by students.

After meeting with the youngsters, the riders will don tuxedos and attend the FIA ​​awards ceremony in Kigali, where they will officially receive their World Champion trophies in the presence of the President of Rwanda. Paul Kagame.

‘Max Max’ was punished by F1’s governing body in September last year for using profane language during a press conference. Singapore Grand Prix 2024 When describing the behavior of his car.

“It is the policy of the FIA ​​to ensure that language used in public spaces such as press conferences complies with generally accepted standards for all viewers and broadcasts,” the governing body said. said at the time, forcing the Red Bull driver to make a statement. To “perform work that is in the public interest.”

This week in Kigali, FIA Annual General MeetingThe event will be the first to be held in an African city where President Kagame has announced Rwanda’s candidacy to host an F1 race.

Rwanda’s President said this Friday: “I am delighted to officially announce Rwanda’s bid to bring back the excitement of racing to Africa by hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix.”