Damon Hill out of Sky UK due to the Max Verstappen’s influence? Ex-F1 driver gives verdict. Damon Hill explained that Red Bull "fights hard" to defend its position.

Brits vs. Dutch
There is no doubt that some of Max Verstappen’s toughest rivals on track have been the three Britons—Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, and George Russell—whom he has also clashed with in media interviews off the circuit.
In recent months, a clear divide has emerged between the British media and the Verstappen family, who have repeatedly complained about “too many biased people” in the paddock.

Shots fired at Red Bull
Coincidence or not, both Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill will no longer be part—at least full-time—of the F1 scene. Herbert was dismissed by the FIA and will no longer serve as a race steward, while Hill, after 13 years, will no longer be part of Sky’s British team. In an interview with *The Telegraph*, Hill tackled the issue head-on without holding back.

“I would like to think that the Verstappen family had no role in this. I hope not, at least,” said the former Williams world champion, adding, “I felt that my involvement was winding down. In a way, even last year, they assigned me to less attractive races and brought in bigger names like Button and Rosberg.”
Hill showed some disappointment when asked whether he was too biased: “That’s a sensitive topic. Red Bull fights hard to defend its position. They don’t like criticism of Max and weren’t happy with some of the things that were said. They’ve always argued that Sky UK is too focused on Britain and biased, but that’s unfair.”

Damon Hill further emphasized: “Sky aims to be impartial and certainly doesn’t want to be denied access to someone like Max. Red Bull knows that and knows how to apply pressure when necessary. But I’m not against Max at all—I think he’s brilliant, and I like him. However, when I thought he crossed the line, I said so.” The former British driver then criticized Red Bull: “They have a responsibility to tell their driver when he goes too far, but they don’t. That has always been my issue with them—they give Max a free pass.” – he pointed out.

Finally, on overtaking, Damon Hill did not hold back: “Last year, Max cleverly interpreted the overtaking rules to his advantage. But he was the only one making those moves, and if someone had done the same to him, he would have cried like a baby. Red Bull likes to be seen as the tough guys in the paddock, but when things don’t go their way, they whine.” – the former Formula 1 driver concluded.