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F1 icon's defends steward suspended from Canadian GP for 'unauthorised comments'
Martin Brundle has leaped to the defence of suspended FIA steward Derek Warwick. The former Formula One driver has been relieved of his duties for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Warwick …
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Martin Brundle has leaped to the defence of suspended FIA steward Derek Warwick.
The former Formula One driver has been relieved of his duties for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
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Brundle has publicly defended Warwick after the FIA suspended the stewardCredit: Getty4
Warwick has been relieved of his duties at the Canadian Grand Prix for 'unauthorised comments'Warwick will not serve as a steward in Montreal after making 'unauthorised comments', an FIA statement confirmed.
It comes after an interview with gambling website Plejmo, which saw him criticise several current drivers.
Amongst them were Lando Norris, Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda.
Warwick will be replaced by Enrique Bernoldi for Sunday's race before returning to the role at the Austrian Grand Prix in two weeks' time.
Confirming the decision, an FIA statement read: "Following recent unauthorised media comments, the FIA has taken the decision to suspend Derek Warwick from his duties as driver steward for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
"He will be replaced by Enrique Bernoldi, who will be officiating from the Remote Operations Centre in Geneva for the remainder of the event.
"After discussion, Derek acknowledges that his comments were ill-advised in his role as an FIA steward and has apologised.
"Derek will resume his duties as a steward in the forthcoming Austrian Grand Prix."
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Legendary F1 pundit Brundle has since publicly defended Warwick on social media.
The broadcaster wrote on X: "Derek Warwick is one of the most genuine and passionate people and racers I have ever known. He is a salt of the earth, genuine guy.
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Warwick will return to his role at the Austrian Grand Prix in two weeks' timeCredit: PA4
The former F1 driver had criticised Norris, Stroll and Tsunoda in an interviewCredit: Mark Sutton"He’s done so much for young racers and motorsport in general. Not least as an FIA steward.
"He has my absolute support and friendship until my last breath."
Warwick previously competed in F1 for 12 years between 1981 and 1993.
During that time, the British driver picked up four podiums across his 147 starts.
He also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992 prior to his F1 return the following year.
Warwick later became an FIA steward, first serving in the role in Spain and Hungary during the 2010 F1 season.
Lewis Hamilton booed by fans after shocking Ferrari error at Canadian Grand PrixThe role is reserved for former drivers in order for them to advise the panel from a driver's perspective.
Qualifying for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix takes place on Saturday night ahead of Sunday's race from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
