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.

Max Verstappen opted to bite his lip rather than speak his mind following a controversial decision that cost him the win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Max Verstappen has been accused of being “unprofessional and disrespectful” following his subdued display on the podium in the aftermath of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Red Bull superstar ended the weekend with 18 points after finishing second to McLaren ace Oscar Piastri in Sunday’s race.