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Former F1 steward Johnny Herbert has hinted that he would have called to penalise Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend.
Former F1 steward Johnny Herbert suggested that Max Verstappen should have been penalized at the recent Mexican Grand Prix for several off-track incidents, including overshooting Turn 1.
Although multiple drivers went wide at the first corner, only Lewis Hamilton received a penalty for a similar mistake later in the race, sparking criticism from Herbert about inconsistent penalties in F1.
Herbert expressed disapproval of the leniency shown towards first lap incidents, stating that drivers should not be able to gain an advantage by cutting corners without consequences.
He emphasized the need for consistent application of penalties across all drivers, regardless of the circumstances, to uphold fairness and competitive integrity in the sport.
Herbert’s comments come in the wake of Ferrari being found in breach of FIA regulations related to a mistake made by Hamilton, highlighting the ongoing debate around the enforcement of rules and penalties in Formula 1.
