Derek Warwick Suspended from the Canadian Grand Prix for Media Comments
Formula 1 steward Derek Warwick has been suspended from his duties for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix due to “recent unauthorized media comments”.
The FIA announced the change in its rotating panel on Friday night, with Enrique Bernoldi replacing him remotely from the regulatory body’s base of operations in Geneva.
In the same statement, it was indicated that Warwick “acknowledged that his comments were imprudent”.
Although nothing was specifically mentioned, it is understood that the comments were made on a gambling website, addressing various topics.
Among other matters, Warwick commented on Max Verstappen’s penalty (awarded by a different group of stewards) at the Spanish Grand Prix, which put the current champion on the verge of a race suspension.
Warwick also suggested that Lewis Hamilton might be considering stepping away from Ferrari after a difficult start with the Italian team.
Warwick will resume his duties for the Austrian Grand Prix in two weeks.
Earlier this year, Jonny Herbert had to completely leave the rotating panel of stewards due to “incompatible” media work he was doing in parallel, including regular interviews with betting websites.
