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Johnny Herbert insists Max Verstappen is “being attacked more often” because other F1 drivers are not “scared” of fighting him in on-track combat.
Johnny Herbert believes that Max Verstappen’s F1 rivals no longer fear his aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing style. He pointed to George Russell’s move on Verstappen during the Spanish Grand Prix as evidence of this shift. Despite the contact initiated by Russell, Herbert described it as a “damn good” overtake. He argued that while the move suited Verstappen, it also showed that competitors are now more willing to challenge him on track. Herbert expressed his desire to see all drivers pushed to their limits and hopes for more intense competition throughout the season and in the future.
