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Former F1 driver Derek Warwick has been suspended from his role as driver steward after “unauthorised” media comments made in the wake of the Spanish GP.
Former Formula 1 driver Derek Warwick has been suspended from his role as driver steward following “unauthorised” media comments made after the Spanish Grand Prix. Warwick was set to continue his role for the upcoming race in Canada but made remarks to a betting website regarding Max Verstappen’s penalty for contact with George Russell. The FIA swiftly took action to address the issue and maintain impartiality within the sport. Warwick will miss the Canadian Grand Prix and be replaced by former F1 driver Enrique Bernoldi. He admitted his comments were inappropriate, apologized, and is scheduled to return as a steward in the next race in Austria. Warwick’s suspension is the latest instance of an FIA official facing consequences for questionable public statements, following a similar incident involving former driver steward Johnny Herbert earlier in the season. Herbert’s alleged bias against Verstappen led to his removal from the role just before the start of the season.
