Max Verstappen was called before the stewards after using offensive language during the pre-weekend press conference, with the panel examining the audio transcript and hearing statements from both the driver and Red Bull team representatives before making their ruling.

With its high heat and humidity, the Singapore Grand Prix is one of the toughest races of the year for both car and driver.

When Formula 1 was preparing for the first Singapore Grand Prix 16 years ago, many working within the sport were not convinced that a night race on a city track would ever work. “When people see this,