In Singapore, Johnny Herbert was one of the FIA stewards, and afterwards he told how the penalty was determined for Max Verstappen, who used obscene words, and what he thinks about it.
Johnny Herbert: “At a press conference in Singapore, Max used an obscene word about his car. It wasn’t the best place to be because these interviews are broadcast all over the world. Some people say we want to turn racers into jobs, but that’s not true. We simply ask them not to swear, and in my opinion we are doing the right thing. Most racers don’t swear.
This incident was reported to the stewards, and I was one of them. We had a good open conversation with Max that lasted just under half an hour. It was clear from his face that he was upset, but then he calmed down. He didn’t blame us for the decision we made. We could have fined him, but we decided it would be more beneficial to force him to do something socially responsible. What exactly this will be is up to Max and the FIA to decide.
The next day, Max escalated the situation by monotonously answering questions at the next FIA press conference, then held his own impromptu press conference in the paddock.
This once again showed Max’s rebellious character. I love this side of him, it’s what makes Max Max honest and candid. But everything has its time and place. Personally, I think there is too much swearing. I don’t want my five-year-old grandson listening to that kind of language.”
Source: F1 News
I am Christopher Clyde, an experienced journalist and content writer with a passion for sports. I have been writing about Formula 1 news for the past five years and am currently employed as an author at athletistic.com, one of the top sports websites in the US.
