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“Not least as an FIA steward. He has my absolute support and friendship until my last breath.”
Legendary F1 commentator Martin Brundle has expressed his support for suspended steward Derek Warwick, following Warwick’s suspension from his duties due to “unauthorised media comments” at the Canadian Grand Prix. The FIA replaced Warwick with Enrique Bernoldi for the event, with Bernoldi conducting steward duties from Geneva’s Remote Operations Centre. Warwick is expected to return for the Austrian Grand Prix, having acknowledged and apologized for his ill-advised comments. The suspension possibly resulted from Warwick’s interview with a gambling website where he speculated on Lewis Hamilton’s future in F1. Brundle defended Warwick on social media, emphasizing Warwick’s contributions to motorsport and expressing unwavering support. The incident echoes Johnny Herbert’s removal as a steward earlier in the season for a similar lapse in judgment.
