Max Verstappen has clapped back at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for his negative remarks on the use of strong language by Formula 1 drivers during radio transmissions with their engineers.The FOM broadcasts snippets of these communications to enrich the viewing experience and provide a deeper insight into the drivers' emotions while racing.

Max Verstappen said Formula One should not air team radio if the sport was concerned about bad language after the head of the governing FIA compared drivers to foul-mouthed rappers. Mohammed Ben Sulayem told motorsport.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has given his verdict on the FIA's push to stamp out foul language over F1 team radio. Ahead of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has asked Formula One Management (FOM) to minimise the amount of swearing that is broadcast on television, Motorsport reports.