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Herbert denies problems with Verstappen: 'No animosity with drivers or their fathers'
- Nicole Mulder
During the 2024 season, former driver Johnny Herbert received criticism, among others from Jos Verstappen. The Briton, who also acts as an FIA steward, was involved in handing out penalties to the Dutchman, and also criticised the now four-time world champion himself multiple times. According to Herbert however, there are no issues between him and Verstappen Sr.
Herbert: 'No problems between me and Verstappen'
"Within the paddock you just move on. Yes, you have your disagreements and frustrations but you just move on. That’s the only way," Herbert stressed talking to Coinpoker.com. Therefore, the Briton explains there are no issues between him, and Max and Jos Verstappen.
"There is no lingering animosity with drivers or their fathers. Everyone knows being a steward is a difficult job. I have not felt it has impacted on any relationships I have in the paddock. Everyone has enough respect for each other," the driver turned steward continued.
As a steward, Johnny Herbert was present at multiple of penalties given to Verstappen over last season in F1. First, he was present when the Dutchman was handed a community service penalty for swearing back in Singapore. Later, Verstappen got two ten-second time penalties in Mexico for his maneouvres when fighting Lando Norris. There, it was questioned whether the incident only warranted a five-second punishment instead.
This article was written in collaboration with Kada Sárközi
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