Johnny Herbert has refuted suggestions of bias from British stewards against Max Verstappen as the Briton confirmed no changes would be made to the refereeing of the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Johnny Herbert speaks out on so-called British bias

Verstappen’s father Jos claimed bias was involved, telling De Telegraaf: “The FIA should take a good look at the staffing of the stewards, who they put there and whether there is no appearance of a conflict of interest. From former drivers, for example, who have more sympathy for certain drivers or [teams].”