Veteran F1 steward Johnny Herꦜbert has insisted “everyone has enough respect for each other” within the paddock despite intense criticism of how the sport is officiated.

The FIA’s F1 stewards came under increased criticism following a number of high-profile incidents at the end of the 2024 season, particularly involving 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Max Verstappen.

Verstappen initially escaped punishment for his robust defending against 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lando Norris at the United States Grand Prix - leading to a re-examination o♏f the racing co🐲de.

Thꦅe four-time world champion was hit with two 10-second time penalties for incidents with Norris in Mexico.

Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, took aim at Herbert ꦬfollowing Mexico, hinting ꦜthat there’s a “conflict of interest”.

The Red Bull driver has remained vocal in his criticism of the stewards, calling them “idiots” following his penalty for spinning 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Oscar Piastri in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

No animosity with the F1 grid

Speaking to , Herbert, who is an active FIA stಞeward, revealed there’s no “linge♊ring animosity” between them and the drivers.

“The drivers are more unif🥃ied than ever as well as a pack. They are very opinionate🐼d,” he said.

“I haven’t seen such a togetherness for more than 30 years. It is good that they do have a say. The more they do the more they get listened to. It is important that th💝ey are.

“Within the paddock you just move on. Yes, you have your disagreements and frustrations but you just move on. That’s the only wﷺay. There is no linger🐽ing animosity with drivers or their fathers.

“Everyone knows being a steward is a dif✅ficult job. I have not felt it has impacted on any relationships I have in the paddock. Everyone has enough respect for each other.”