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Herbert hits again at Jos Verstappen over F1 steward integrity claims
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Herbert hits again at Jos Verstappen over F1 steward integrity claims

By Miles Cooper November 5, 2024
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Johnny Herbert has insisted he’s entitled to his opinions on reigning Method 1 world champion Max Verstappen as a response to criticism from the Dutchman’s father, Jos.

The 2 former F1 drivers are at loggerheads after Herbert initially remarked that the time penalties dished out to the Pink Bull driver through the Mexico Grand Prix “wouldn’t cease [him] from pushing Lando Norris off the monitor sooner or later”.

Jos was furious that Herbert, who was performing as an FIA race steward on the Mexican Grand Prix, was airing his views in public having administered the penalties, insisting that “a steward should not discuss to the press in any respect and simply ship work on a regular basis”.

The bitterness continued on the Brazilian Grand Prix when Max Verstappen, who was additionally closely criticised by Sky F1’s Damon Hill for his manoeuvres on Norris, claimed: “I’ve acquired the incorrect passport for this paddock”.

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Nevertheless, Herbert – who was once more an FIA race steward in Brazil final weekend – has insisted he isn’t biased.

And in a barb aimed toward Jos, he questioned his place to be crucial of Pink Bull’s operations, having been outspoken towards his son’s crew on quite a few events this yr.

“I’m Johnny Herbert the steward and the skilled throughout a race weekend and Johnny Herbert a pundit at different instances, who expresses what he thinks,” Herbert instructed SafestBettingSites.co.uk.

“When I’m a steward, I don’t categorical any opinions.

Herbert hits again at Jos Verstappen over F1 steward integrity claims

Picture by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Photos

“Everybody has an opinion. [Sky Sports F1’s] Martin Brundle has an opinion. Why can’t I when I’m not on the race monitor? The race monitor has been my world for 50 years. If I don’t fairly agree with what I see on the race monitor I’ll say so. It’s not simply Max. I’ll criticise anybody if I really feel it’s warranted.

“I perceive it from Jos’s viewpoint as a result of it’s his son. Is there any bias? No, in fact not. I wasn’t the one one to suppose that Max was excessive in Mexico. Lando Norris and [McLaren boss] Zak Brown thought so too.

“After I do converse to folks on a Monday or Tuesday that’s outdoors my stewarding duties.

“Jos has all the time been very outspoken about what is occurring at Pink Bull. Is that his place to be? It’s all very comparable. You probably have an opinion and also you wish to make it, then you’ll be able to.”

In the meantime, Herbert says that Norris, who trails Verstappen by 62 factors within the drivers’ championship with simply 86 accessible within the last three races, will study from his title battle.

“McLaren and Lando missed out on seven factors in Hungary as a result of they let Piastri win and it’s these issues they should be acutely aware of going into subsequent season,” added the three-time F1 race winner.

“Will they lose the championship this yr? No, as a result of they had been all the time on catch-up. They may have gotten extra factors, however that’s racing. Max had the clear lead after which didn’t win after June.

“McLaren will study for subsequent yr and have a stronger mindset. Lando will go into 2025 figuring out he can beat Max.”

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