Lando Norris has been told by ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert to avoid moving to Red Bull and instead stick with McLaren, as going to the Milton Keynes-based side is an unnecessary “risk”. Norris has been linked to Red Bull for some time now and has previously held talk with the leading outfit. The British
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Lando Norris should reject any approach from Red Bull and instead remain with McLaren. Norris has already been linked to Red Bull several times in his five-year F1 career, with some talks having previously taken place. The Austrians are huge admirers of Norris, who has even admitted himself that
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert doesn’t think Max Verstappen will “bow out early”, because he has a real chance at eclipsing Lewis Hamilton’s and Michael Schumacher’s seven titles. This year, there has been growing speculation that Verstappen could retire from F1 when his current contract expires at the end of 2028, when he’ll be just
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes that only the introduction of the new power unit regulations in 2026 “might stop” Max Verstappen, whose dominance looks set to last for at least two more seasons. Since the new aerodynamic regulations were introduced at the start of 2022, Verstappen and Red Bull have been superior. Ferrari managed
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert doesn’t believe Lewis Hamilton ever spoke to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, following a series of comments made by the latter. Ahead of last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Horner told the Daily Mail that a representative of Hamilton’s approached him earlier this season, to enquire about a potential
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes the amount of criticism Lewis Hamilton received for colliding with George Russell on the opening lap of the Qatar Grand Prix was “not fair”, with it having simply been a lapse in “judgement”. Hamilton collided with Russell at the first corner at the Lusail International Circuit whilst trying to
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has admitted that he would’ve liked to have seen Lewis Hamilton leave Mercedes and complete a move to Ferrari, with the former Sky Sports F1 pundit believing that the 38-year-old is a “perfect fit” for the Italians. During Hamilton’s recent contract negotiations with Mercedes, it was reported that he received
MoreAs Red Bull Racing continues to voice support for Sergio Perez’s seat, Formula 1 pundit Johnny Herbert draws on his own racing history to shed light on the pressures and uncertainties Perez might be experiencing within the team. Amid assurances from Red Bull management, Herbert’s insights raise questions about the Mexican driver’s future in the
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has recently addressed his shock exit from his punditry role on Sky Sports F1, which was announced ahead of the 2023 season. The former British driver had been a regular figure on Sky Sports’ F1 coverage ever since they gained the broadcasting rights to the sport in the United Kingdom,
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Formula 1 fans may lose interest in the sport if Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team continue to dominate unchallenged, Johnny Herbert has warned. The RB19 cars have established a significant performance advantage over their competitors this season, prompting Red Bull to shift their development focus to the 2024 car. Red Bull currently sits
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