Hurt Fans Riot as the Man Who Stood by “Robbed” Lewis Hamilton Gets the Boot in Unfair Turn of Events: “That’s Why Yes Men Always End Up at the Top”

In this age of the internet where every spoken word has untethered consequences and an unlimited life span, few have the guts to speak their minds. However, the ones who do have the strength to speak the unfiltered truth are often revered by their fellow mates. Sky Sports F1’s Johnny Herbert was such a man. The man who delivered his verdict on the 2021 Lewis Hamilton drama without thinking about the consequences. The man who often chose to speak the harsh truth sadly might have gotten the boot for this quality.

In a world full of pencil pushers, it is endearing to see someone step away from the norm and stay true to journalism. Herbert was that kind of journalist. We are all aware the former racer turned pundit did not mince his words, even if they were about the team bosses while delivering his opinions.

This is exactly the quality that made Herbert different from other journalists. He wasn’t a people pleaser and would stay true and be original with his expert opinions. Herbert showcased that when he spoke about the 2021 controversy.

He unabashedly said, “The FIA got it wrong and Lewis Hamilton was robbed of winning his eighth world championship title.”

Such unfiltered opinions generate a lot of backlash, but Herbert was unphased. This is exactly why the fans are mourning the loss of his presence in the Sky Sports F1 team.

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After the confirmation of his departure from the Sky team, Twitter couldn’t help but recite Herbert’s folklore.

Fans share their memories of Johnny Herbert, the man who spoke the truth about Lewis Hamilton

The fans on Twitter started talking about all Herbert brought to the journalistic table of Formula 1. The departure of the legendary commentator was definitely news for sore ears and fans showcased it.

Old fans of the man came forward to express their gratitude for him and communicated their dismay for his unexpected axing.

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Most fans took the opportunity to point out what happens to the guys who always opt to speak the uncomfortable truth, they get axed. Despite losing out on his job, we are sure Herbert is still walking around with his head held high.