FIA steward makes BOXING match plea in Verstappen dispute comments

FIA steward Johnny Herbert has delivered a boxing match plea in a discussion regarding his dispute with Jos Verstappen.

The Dutchman delivered a brutal assessment of Herbert’s role as a steward as well as a pundit, following a series of penalties given to his son Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Verstappen Sr argued that Herbert could not fulfil his role as a steward objectively whilst also undertaking his role as a pundit, and called for a look into whether there was a ‘conflict of interest’.

"The FIA should take a good look at the staffing of the stewards, who they put there and whether there is no appearance of a conflict of interest," he said to De Telegraaf.

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Johnny Herbert responds to Jos Verstappen criticism

Despite Verstappen Sr’s strong statement, Herbert has since revealed that the pair's relationship remains intact, whilst also making a boxing match plea regarding the conflict with his fellow former F1 driver.

"I don’t think we have a beef with each other,” Herbert said to Flashscore.

"It is everyone else stirring it up around us. We both have our opinions. As far as I am concerned my relationship with Jos hasn’t changed. I like him. I have known him for a very long time.

"I love his sense of humour, and it is wonderful to see a father relish the enjoyment of his son’s achievements.

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"I do not have a problem with Jos. I think it is the same the other way around. If we saw each other in the paddock, I am sure we’d say ‘Hi’ and shake hands. He protects his son, and I respect him for that. You’d expect him to."

"If [we see Johnny Herbert vs Jos Verstappen in the boxing ring ], I’d make sure he would have mittens, and I would have the heaviest gloves you could buy. It would be one way!"

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