F1 pundit reveals source of 'worst' online abuse: 'That's easy!'
Johnny Herbert has pointed to accusations of pro-Lewis Hamilton bias as the driving force behind the most extreme online criticism he has encountered, with the former F1 racer and FIA steward saying much of it has come from supporters of Max Verstappen. The Briton was one of England’s leading representatives in Formula 1 throughout the 1990s before retiring from the championship in 2000.
Johnny Herbert, a former F1 racer and FIA steward, has revealed that accusations of pro-Lewis Hamilton bias are the primary source of the most extreme online abuse he has faced. The Dutch fans who took issue with Herbert questioning Max Verstappen were the worst offenders, with threats like "Death to Herbert." Herbert dismissed claims of bias, emphasizing that his analysis remained objective.
He drew a parallel between his situation and football fans' support for their national teams, asserting that both Verstappen and Hamilton were admired but not deserving of biased treatment.
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