Christian Horner insists Max Verstappen had no role in Johnny Herbert FIA dismissal.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has affirmed that Max Verstappen had no involvement in the FIA’s decision to remove Johnny Herbert from his role as a steward. Herbert, a former Formula One driver and media pundit, was dismissed due to conflicts arising from his media engagements. Horner emphasized that combining media duties with stewarding responsibilities is inappropriate, stating, “You cannot have stewards working in the media… It’s totally inappropriate. You’re either on the sporting regulatory side or you’re on the media side.”
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Horner clarified that Verstappen had no influence on the FIA’s decision, asserting, “It has absolutely nothing to do with Max. But it’s absolutely the right decision.”
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This development follows previous criticisms from Herbert towards Verstappen and his involvement in stewarding decisions that led to penalties against the Red Bull driver. Horner’s comments underscore the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between media roles and regulatory responsibilities within the sport.
