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Johnny Herbert Criticizes Abuse from Verstappen Supporters

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Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has spoken out about the severe backlash he received from Max Verstappen's supporters after questioning the driver. He described these fans as some of the most abusive he has encountered in the sport.

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Most powerful team bosses in F1Which F1 team bosses wield the most power in the paddock? We rank the five most influential figures in Formula 1 in 2026.PlanetF1First to reportRead →Sun 16 Aug · 05:00 UTC‘Death to Herbert’ – Former FIA steward lifts lid on abuse after Max Verstappen comments"They were the worst. They accuse me of being biased."PlanetF1Read →Sun 16 Aug · 07:13 UTCEx-FIA steward lifts lid on abuse; Most powerful team bosses in F1 – round-upYour fast-paced Sunday F1 news round-up is go, go, go!PlanetF1Read →Sun 16 Aug · 19:04 UTCJohnny Herbert brands diehard Max Verstappen F1 fans “the worst” for abuseEx-F1 driver Johnny Herbert has called diehard Max Verstappen fans "the worst" when it comes to abuse.CrashRead →Mon 17 Aug · 13:18 UTCDeath threats, abuse: Verstappen supporters no fans of HerbertJohnny Herbert has lifted the lid on the ugly backlash he faced after daring to question Max Verstappen,...F1iRead →Tue 18 Aug · 08:12 UTC
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