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Death threats, abuse: Verstappen supporters no fans of Herbert
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18/08/2026 at 09:1218/08/2026 at 10:02 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Johnny Herbert has lifted the lid on the ugly backlash he faced after daring to question Max Verstappen, claiming the most vicious abuse of his career came from fans of the four-time world champion. The former Grand Prix winner, who went on to carved out a second career as a television pundit and FIA steward, became a lightning rod for criticism whenever his opinions crossed swords with Verstappen supporters. Herbert’s position as a steward only added fuel to the fire. While he was occasionally outspoken about Verstappen’s driving, he was also involved in decisions that...
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