KIGALI–Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion’s trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.

The Rwandan President also welcomed the FIA General Assembly being held on the continent as an “important milestone”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Dutch driver was awarded his fourth winner’s trophy after performing an obligatory “work of public interest” as punishment for swearing.

FIA Prize Gala will be held this week in Rwanda and, while Max Verstappen will be there to received his fourth F1 drivers' trophy, he will also complete his owed community service

Max Verstappen will undergo his community service in the capital of Rwanda later this week, as a punishment for swearing. The Red Bull driver, who claimed his fourth F1 world championship in a row this year,

Rwandan President Paul Kagame joined Max Verstappen on stage when the Red Bull driver collected the Formula One champion's trophy for the fourth year in a row at an awards ceremony held in Africa for the first time on Friday.

The FIA Prize Giving gala is set to take place this evening. On Friday night, Max Verstappen and McLaren will receive their trophies for winning the drivers' and constructors' championships earned on track in 2024.