And so, the former F1 driver and FIA steward hit out at Verstappen for what he saw as “unprofessional and disrespectful” behaviour. Max Verstappen Saudi GP penalty: Harsh or f

Johnny Herbert believes Max Verstappen was “unprofessional and disrespectful” on the Saudi Arabian GP podium after finishing second to Oscar Piastri on Sunday. Former F1 race winner Herbert added that Verstappen should have been given a 10-second penalty for the incident at turn one on lap one with Piastri, instead of a five-second penalty.

Former F1 driver and pundit Johnny Herbert has said Max Verstappen's behaviour on the podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was "unprofessional and disrespectful". The Dutchman finished the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in second place after a five-second penalty was handed to him for a turn 1 incident with eventual race winner Oscar Piastri,