Martin Brundle has leaped to the defence of suspended FIA steward Derek Warwick.
The previous Method One driver has been relieved of his duties for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
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Warwick won’t function a steward in Montreal after making ‘unauthorised feedback’, an FIA assertion confirmed.
It comes after an interview with playing web site Plejmo, which noticed him criticise a number of present drivers.
Amongst them had been Lando Norris, Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda.
Warwick will probably be changed by Enrique Bernoldi for Sunday’s race earlier than returning to the function on the Austrian Grand Prix in two weeks’ time.
Confirming the choice, an FIA assertion learn: “Following current unauthorised media feedback, the FIA has taken the choice to droop Derek Warwick from his duties as driver steward for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
“He will probably be changed by Enrique Bernoldi, who will probably be officiating from the Distant Operations Centre in Geneva for the rest of the occasion.
“After dialogue, Derek acknowledges that his feedback had been ill-advised in his function as an FIA steward and has apologised.
“Derek will resume his duties as a steward within the forthcoming Austrian Grand Prix.”
Legendary F1 pundit Brundle has since publicly defended Warwick on social media.
The broadcaster wrote on X: “Derek Warwick is likely one of the most real and passionate folks and racers I’ve ever recognized. He’s a salt of the earth, real man.
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“He’s accomplished a lot for younger racers and motorsport on the whole. Not least as an FIA steward.
“He has my absolute help and friendship till my final breath.”
Warwick beforehand competed in F1 for 12 years between 1981 and 1993.
Throughout that point, the British driver picked up 4 podiums throughout his 147 begins.
He additionally gained the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992 previous to his F1 return the next 12 months.
Warwick later grew to become an FIA steward, first serving within the function in Spain and Hungary through the 2010 F1 season.
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The function is reserved for former drivers to ensure that them to advise the panel from a driver’s perspective.
Qualifying for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix takes place on Saturday night time forward of Sunday’s race from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.