According to Herbert, a driver would have to make adjustments in this situation.

"You’ve got to think about the penalty point situation, one point can be from very simple error of judgement. Does the driver need to think differently now? Yes," he began to a betting site.

If Herbert sees anyone being on top of the rule book, it's the defending world champion. Still, he believes the Dutchman has to remain sharp.

"Max Verstappen is the smartest driver on the track. The ability he has to make the rules bend to his advantage is unlike any other, he has so much mental capacity he can push to the limit but now he must be a smart racer," he explained.

After the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen currently trails Oscar Piastri by 49 points in the drivers' standings. According to the Briton, his goal is still to win a fifth title in a row.

However, now he also believes the roles are reversed, and for the first time in years, Verstappen is no longer the favourite. "That one penalty point from being banned will be on his mind it will not change the way he’s driving. For years, Verstappen has been the chased but now he’s the chaser, he’ll have to be slightly more measured. Those little moments of aggression will have to be controlled."