This is how Verstappen protested at the press conference against the cursing penalty

Max Verstappen's protest at a press conference against the FIA ​​​​after qualifying for the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix took on dramatic proportions.

After securing second place on the grid with an impressive performance, he duly fulfilled his obligations on the live F1 feed before heading to the official press conference room.

But after answering moderator Tom Clarkson's first question, it quickly became clear that he had no interest in long answers.

And when he immediately joked that he didn't want to say much at Thursday's press conference because of his swearing-in punishment, his intentions became obvious.

This is how the press conference went.

Tom Clarkson (TC): Max, it hasn't been a smooth weekend for you and Red Bull Racing so far. How nice is it to be on the front row?
Max Verstappen (MV): Yes, I'm very happy with second place today after yesterday. And I also want to say a big thank you to the team who pushed all weekend to improve the car for me. So, yes, I'm very happy to be on the front row.
TC: What did you change overnight? There seems to be a big difference in performance.
MV: A lot.
TC: Can you explain this in more detail?
MV: No, I may be fined or given an extra day.
TC: Are you convinced by the racing pace?
MV: Perhaps.
TC: I mean, to what extent is the race a step into the unknown, considering the problems you had in training yesterday?
MV: It is an unknown….
TC: Tell us about queuing…
MV: It's not directed at you, don't worry. I don't want to upset you.
TC: We're fine. But can you tell us a bit about participating in the championship battle next to Lando tomorrow and your racing tactics?
MV: I'll find out tomorrow.

Clarkson then answered questions from second-fastest driver Lewis Hamilton before handing the floor over to the print media.

Verstappen was then asked if he could elaborate on the changes that had been made to the car since Friday, after previously declining to answer.

Verstappen then said: “I would prefer if you asked these questions outside the room.”

After confirming that he would answer questions outside the room, Verstappen was then asked what would happen if he were penalised for his behaviour at that press conference.

He replied: “No comment.”

When asked how long he expected to refrain from giving any further answers in the FIA ​​press conferences, Verstappen said: “I answer. But not much. Probably my voice.”