Veteran F1 steward Johnny Herbert has insisted “everyone has enou🦂gh 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 Gr💜and Prix - leading to a re-examination of the racing code.

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

Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, took aim at Herbe🍸rt following Mexico, hinting that there’s a “confli🎉ct 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 F🐽IA steward, revealed there’s no “lingering animosity” between them and the drivers.

“The drivers are more unified than ev🔯er as well as a pack. They are very opinionated,” he said.

“I haven’t seen such a togetherness for more than 30 year🌟s. It is good that they do have a say. The more they do the more they get listened to. It i𓂃s important that they are.

“Within the paddock you just move on. Yes, you have your disagreements an🌼d frustra♛tions but you just move on. That’s the only way. 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 impact💎ed on any 𝔉relationships I have in the paddock. Everyone has enough respect for each other.”