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Johnny Herbert leaves job as F1 steward after role deemed ‘incompatible’ with media punditry
At the end of last season, F1 drivers called on the FIA to try to ensure there was greater consistency in stewarding decisions and the awarding of penalties, with Mercedes driver George Russell being particularly vocal on the need for permanent stewards instead of the existing rotating, volunteer system.
Johnny Herbert dropped as F1 steward by FIA just weeks before 2025 season
The former F1 driver was in line to be a steward at the season-opening race in Australia but was criticised by Jos Verstappen last year for his dual role as steward and pundit
Johnny Herbert’s FIA exit explained in ‘controversial’ but ‘real’ verdict
The F1 2025 season hasn’t even began but already there is controversy after the FIA announced they’d dropped Johnny Herbert from the stewards’ line-up ahead his Australian GP appearance. Former F1 driver turned pundit Jan Lammers says that doesn’t “surprise me” after some of the comments Herbert made during last year’s campaign.
Horner: Removing Herbert as FIA F1 steward "the right decision"
Red Bull chief weighs in on Johnny Herbert's removal as the FIA's driver representative on Formula 1 stewards panels
McLaren boss Zak Brown backs full-time F1 stewards after Johnny Herbert saga
McLaren CEO Zak Brown insists the stewarding system in F1 needs a shake-up and believes full-time officials need to be implemented as soon as possible. The American executive added that McLaren, who won last year’s constructors’ championship,
Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward by FIA ahead of 2025 season
Formula 1 season gets underway, one of their race stewards has been removed by the sport’s governing body. The FIA announced on Wednesday that Johnny Herbert, a former driver who notched three Grand Prix victories during his time on the grid,
Johnny Herbert’s Australian GP plans scrapped after FIA exit confirmed
Johnny Herbert had been expecting to act as an FIA steward at the Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the F1 2025 season, prior to being dropped by F1’s governing body. The FIA announced on Wednesday that Herbert,
Johnny Herbert secures new role – one day after losing F1 steward job
Johnny Herbert has joined the recently revived motorsport outfit Lola as a brand ambassador – just one day after losing his role as an F1 steward this year. On Wednesday morning, former F1 driver Herbert,
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Johnny Herbert sends Max Verstappen message after being sacked as F1 steward
Johnny Herbert has opened up about why he was let go by the FIA, with a defiant statement on his sacking. In his role as an F1 steward, Herbert was expected to maintain neutrality, but his ...
Johnny Herbert leaves role as F1 steward over ‘incompatible’ pundit work
It is with regret that we announce today that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward for the ...
Johnny Herbert returns to F1 steward role for 2025 season despite Verstappen criticism
Johnny Herbert has confirmed he will continue in his role as an F1 steward this year, starting with the season-opening grand ...