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Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert sees Max Verstappen’s authority over his opposition waning with his rivals no longer accepting his intimidation tactics.
Johnny Herbert believes there is a growing “question mark” regarding Max Verstappen’s ability to intimidate his F1 rivals on track, as his power seems to be diminishing. The Red Bull driver’s reputation for robust wheel-to-wheel racing is facing challenges as his opponents are now standing up to him and pushing back. Herbert emphasizes the importance of drivers showing respect for each other and not allowing intimidation tactics to go unchecked. He praises George Russell and Lando Norris for standing up to Verstappen and questioning his dominance in the sport. Herbert suggests that these changing dynamics could potentially shift power away from Verstappen and make the competition in F1 more balanced.
