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Jos Verstappen was unhappy with the penalties issued to his son Max during the Mexico City Grand Prix last weekend.
Former F1 driver and current steward Johnny Herbert dismissed accusations of bias following the Mexico City Grand Prix where Max Verstappen received two 10-second time penalties for incidents involving Lando Norris. Herbert emphasized that the stewards strictly follow FIA rules and guidelines while judging on-track racing, denying any bias claims. The stewards in Mexico included representatives from the British, American, Belgian, and Brazilian motorsport communities, all holding equal authority. Herbert reaffirmed the stewards’ commitment to fairness and adherence to guidelines, upholding their decision-making process for the upcoming Grand Prix in Brazil. He stressed that the stewards’ cohesive approach and adherence to established guidelines would drive their decision-making in Brazil, consistent with their practices throughout the season.
