AUSTIN, Texas — Formula One drivers are planning a united response to the governing body's crackdown on swearing after Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen was punished for his language in a press conference.

Mercedes driver George Russell, who is a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, told reporters at the US Grand Prix that a statement was likely when the championship goes to Mexico next week.

"It does seem a little bit silly that it has come to this," he said. "We have yet to speak to the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) but we hope to do so probably next week maybe in Mexico.

"Collectively we’re all on the same page. Next week we will probably formally put something towards you guys to read from the drivers as a united whole.

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