Damon Hill is no longer sure former drivers should be acting as full FIA stewards at grands prix.<\/p>\n
The 1996 world champion said he has been receiving “hate mail” ever since he and the three regular stewards signed off on a 20-second time penalty in the wake of Michael Schumacher’s late pass on Fernando Alonso at Monaco.<\/p>\n
In 2010, a new initiative by new FIA president Jean Todt has seen former drivers including Alain Prost, Alex Wurz, Derek Warwick and Johnny Herbert act as stewards.<\/p>\n
Hill’s duties were at Monaco, where he admitted his former title nemesis Schumacher had a “wry smile” when he walked into the stewards room in the wake of the Monaco incident.<\/p>\n
The 49-year-old told British newspapers he has been receiving “stinging emails” accusing him of prejudice ever since.<\/p>\n
“I was uncomfortable being put in that position of being a full FIA representative.\u00a0 My expertise is as a driver rather than a lawmaker or interpreter of regulations,” said Hill.<\/p>\n
“Partly my discomfort was because I was called on to make a ruling on an incident involving Michael.<\/p>\n
“I know most people will believe me when I say I acted entirely properly and correctly, but perhaps it might be more appropriate for drivers to act as consultants to the stewards rather than as stewards,” he added.<\/p>\n
Schumacher said he believes Hill would have acted appropriately.<\/p>\n
“I know Damon.\u00a0 He is a good guy,” said the German.<\/p>\n
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