<a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/06/austrian-gp-2024-max-verstappen-and-lando-norris-turn-f1-into-a-rodeo/" title="Austrian GP 2024: Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Turn F1 into a Rodeo”>FIA steward and former driver Johnny Herbert does not understand recent claims that he is biased in favor of British drivers, and specifically in favor of McLaren. Jos Verstappen was recently critical of Herbert, without mentioning the Brit by name, and thinks he cannot be impartial as a former driver with ties to certain teams.
Herbert was one of the stewards in all the recent Max Verstappen controversy. For example, he was at the Grand Prix of Singapore, where Verstappen received his ‘community service’ for swearing at a press conference, and at the Grand Prix of Mexico, where Verstappen received twenty seconds of penalties. This is no coincidence, thought Jos, who in conversation with De Telegraaf believed that there was a conflict of interest with some stewards. “Max has to drive the way he wants, because the car is not good enough and he is doing everything he can to win the title. But Max is not going to change his driving style, because there were now a few stewards present who did not suit him anyway. “The FIA should take a good look at the staffing of the stewards, who they put there and whether there is any appearance of a conflict of interest,” Verstappen senior sneered.
After the Mexican Grand Prix, Herbert was critical of Verstappen and his driving style, something that did not go down well with Jos. The Dutchman does not think it is right for stewards to be present in the media, but Herbert does not see the relevance of his work as a steward with the opinions he has about a race. “As I have always said, I am Johnny Herbert the steward and the professional during a race weekend and Johnny Herbert a presenter at other times who says what he thinks,” he said. SafeBettingSites. “When I’m a steward, I don’t give an opinion. Everyone has an opinion. Martin Brundle has an opinion. Why can’t I do that when I’m not on the track?
