Christian Horner believes the FIA made the “proper resolution” in eradicating Johnny Herbert from its roster of Components 1 stewards.
Christian Horner believes the FIA made the “proper resolution” in eradicating Johnny Herbert from its roster of Components 1 stewards.
Final week, the governing physique dominated that Herbert’s position as an FIA steward was “incompatible” along with his work as a media pundit, which happens significantly on gambling-related web sites following his earlier ousting from Sky.
In 2024, Herbert was concerned in stewarding choices that sparked controversy, significantly concerning penalties given to Max Verstappen, which drew sturdy criticism from Verstappen’s father, Jos, and Red Bull workforce boss Horner.
Nevertheless, Horner has denied any suggestion that Herbert’s dismissal was linked to that controversy.
“Nevertheless it was the appropriate resolution,” he admitted. “You possibly can’t have rule enforcers who additionally work for the media.
“That does not occur in different skilled sports activities both, as a result of it is utterly inappropriate. You are both on the aspect that regulates the game or on the aspect of the media. You possibly can’t have one foot on each side.”
Grand Prix Drivers’ Affiliation (GPDA) chairman Alex Wurz was additionally requested for his ideas on Herbert’s departure.
“I do not know the main points,” Wurz mentioned, “but when there was a battle and so they labored it out collectively, then so be it. I do not know all that precisely.”
