Veteran F1 steward Johnny Herbert has insisted “everyone has enough respect for each other” within the p🧔addock 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澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen.

Verstappen initially escaped punishment for his robust defending against 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lando Norris at the United States Grand P♋rix - leading to a re-examination of the racing code.

The four-ti💝me world champion was hit with twoꦑ 10-second time penalties for incidents with Norris in Mexico.

Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, took aim at Herbert foll🍃owing Mexico, hinting that 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澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Oscar Piastri in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

No animosity with the F1 grid

Speaking to , Herbert, who is🌜 an active FIA steward💝, revealed there’s no “lingering animosity” between them and the drivers.

“The drivers are m𝕴ore unified than ever as well as a pack. They are very opinionated,” he said.

“I haven’tꦕ 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 they are.

“Within the paddock you just move on. Yes, you have your disagreements and frustrations but you just move on. That’s the only way. There is no lingering animosi𒅌ty 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 r🌞espect for each other.”