Fernando Alonso says F1 drivers must “behave properly” in the public eye after Max Verstappen’s swearing row with the FIA at the Singapore Grand Prix. It comes after Verstappen‘s 2021 title rival and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton urged the Red Bull man to “act like a World Champion” earlier in the F1 2024 season.

Fernando Alonso has told Max Verstappen that he has a ‘responsibility’ to be a role model to fans, suggesting that the reigning world champion should learn to ‘control himself’ when under pressure in the cockpit.

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have more 1-2 finishes than Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso after the McLaren driver's Singapore GP win

Max Verstappen went to war with the FIA over rules around swearing after dropping the F-bomb in an F1 press conference, resulting in a community service punishment

Johnny Herbert insists there is “too much swearing” in Formula One as he revealed details of discussions with Max Verstappen in Singapore. Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen was punished with effective community service – the details of which are yet to be disclosed – after describing his Red Bull car as “f*****” in the FIA press conference prior to the Singapore Grand Prix.