Verstappen’s FIA punishment criticized by Sam Bird

Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen spent the first day of his public service punishment "observing stewards" at the second round of the Formula E championship, the Marrakesh ePrix, the FIA have confirmed. A combative Brazilian Grand Prix involved race-leader Verstappen and the backmarker Force India of Esteban Ocon colliding mid-race, which resulted in a heated exchange of words between the pair after the race. The move to bring Verstappen to a Formula E race has been criticised by series front-runner Sam Bird, with the Briton saying that he didn't think it was fair on the growing championship. "I didn't see him. It's nice that he's here. I mean, to call coming to a Formula E race 'community service' I think does Formula E a bit of a dis-justice. This is an amazing category and people pay to come and watch us. It shouldn't be a punishment to come here. I hope he enjoyed it, and I hope he will give good feedback to some of his colleagues" Verstappen still has one day of public service remaining, but the FIA are yet to confirm when or where this will be completed.

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