The FIA confirmed on Friday that Charles Leclerc had received a €10,000 fine - €5,000 of which is suspended for 12 months - after swearing during an official press conference.
His penalty contrasts with that of Verstappen, who was issued a community service punishment in September for a similar remark.
Verstappen's penalty resulted in a boycott of the FIA press conference from the Dutchman, who instead held his own media sessions outside the room.
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