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Ex-F1 driver and FIA steward Johnny Herbert has given his view of the changes to rules around wheel-to-wheel racing.
Johnny Herbert, a three-time grand prix winner, expressed his lack of anticipation for anything extraordinary as the F1 season kicks off with the Australian Grand Prix in March amidst expected changes in racing regulations. Herbert faced backlash in the past year for his on-track action comments that did not sit well with Max Verstappen’s father and other critics. Despite stricter FIA oversight on wheel-to-wheel racing, Herbert does not foresee any unusual circumstances arising once the regulations are implemented. The anticipated rule changes may include clarifications on leaving space for outside cars and avoiding blocking maneuvers around apexes. Herbert supports the revised approach to racing, emphasizing the importance of drivers earning their space on the track, akin to the dynamics of karting he experienced in his career.
