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MAX VERSTAPPEN has been punished for swearing as the FIA look to steer away from bad language.

The Red Bull star was summoned to the stewards after his pre-race press conference on Thursday.

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Max Verstappen has been punished by the FIA[/caption]

That’s because he breached rules regarding swearing after letting an F-bomb slip as he spoke to press.

Referring to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix two weeks ago, where Verstappen finished fifth, he said: “The car was f***ed.”

The Dutchman was summoned to the stewards for his comment, which was in breach of the sporting code.

Stewards at the Singapore Grand Prix decided that Verstappen has to “accomplish some work of public interest” for using language they deemed “coarse, rude or may cause offence”.

The details of the work Verstappen must do have to be agreed between him and the FIA.

A statement read: “The driver explained that the word used is ordinary in speech as he learned it, English not being his native language.

“While the stewards accept that this may be true, it is important for role models to learn to be mindful when speaking in public forums, in particular when not under any particular pressure.

“Verstappen apologised for his behaviour.”

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The sanction comes after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem warned against the use of foul language in the sport.

He said: “I mean, we have to differentiate between our sport – motorsport – and rap music.

“We’re not rappers, you know. They say the F-word how many times per minute? We are not on that. That’s them and we are [us].

“We have to be careful with our conduct. We need to be responsible people. And now with the technology, everything is going live and everything is going to be recorded. At the end of the day, we have to study that to see: do we minimise what is being said publicly?

“Because imagine you are sitting with your children and watching the race and then someone is saying all of this dirty language. I mean, what would your children or grandchildren say? What would you teach them if that is your sport?”

CORONATION Street star Maureen Lipman is engaged to get married.

The actress, 78, asked boyfriend David Turner to marry her while they were on the train.

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Maureen Lipman and David Turner[/caption]

She explained that the couple were on their way home from event, when she decided last minute to pop the quesion.

Maureen wrote in the Spectator: “Later that night my partner David and I decided to tell our children that, with a combined age of 156, we are going to get married.

“Unable to resist the gag, I slid under the table separating us onto one knee and asked him for his hand. To my surprise and slight panic, he gave it.”

COFFEE fans have been left devastated after Nescafé discontinued “lovely” drinks from its plant-based range.

The coffee giant confirmed it had axed almond, oat and coconut milk flat white coffee pods from its Dolce Gusto range.

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Nescafe has axed its plant-based coffee range[/caption]

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The pod range had been the first plant-based offering on the market[/caption]

The plant-based pods had been described as having “a great taste” and being “lovely for vegans”, by fans.

One shopper said the pods were “better than a coffee shop coffee”, and added “smooth and creamy! Absolutely delicious”.

Another said: “I’m beyond happy there’s finally a coffee pod that I can drink.” 

The reviews were not universally positive though and others described the pods as “watery” and “bland”.

One said: “Awful taste and texture. I was really excited to try these too but please do not get it its nothing like the original flat white pods.”

The range had been launched in January 2021 and was the first plant-based pod offering in the UK and Ireland.

At the time brand manager Brandon Primozic said: “The pods are ideal for vegans or those looking for a more plant-based diet.”

Boxes of 12 pods were sold for around £4.75 on the Dolce Gusto website and through major supermarkets.

A spokesperson for Nescafé owner Nestlé said: “We made the decision to say goodbye to this range as part of a portfolio review.

“Whilst we understand that fans will be disappointed to see it go, this move allows us to concentrate on our best-performing products and develop exciting new innovations to delight consumers’ tastebuds.

“Plant-based coffee drinkers can still enjoy a cup of their favourite Nescafé Dolce Gusto with their own plant-based milk of choice.”

Brands frequently discontinue products or lines that aren’t performing.

Earlier this week Quorn confirmed it had axed its Uniquorns meat-free pieces to the disappointment of parents.

Last month Heinz removed its easy-to-use spray salad dressings from shelves, despite it being described as “fabulous” by shoppers.

Chocolate fans were also left disappointed in June when the popular Colin the Caterpillar in a jar disappeared from stores.

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NEWBURY races have been hit by big delays after a colossal deluge and thunder hammered the track.

The first race of their International Weekend was due off at 1.25pm.

But the weather took an almighty turn for the worse with 5mm of rain falling in a matter of minutes.

The runners were back out into the pre-parade ring at around 1.40pm with the first race scheduled off at 1.55pm.

But the delay will have a knock-on effect to the rest of the eight-race card.

And it was anyone’s guess what the ground was truly like for the first, a 12-runner handicap over 6f.

A post from the racecourse on X read: “Horses are heading to the pre-parade ring with the intention of today’s racing commencing at 1:55pm.

“Following the delay, races will be run with shortened, 30 minute intervals.”

The first race was finally off at 1.57pm – a full 32 minutes later than planned.

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