Johnny Herbert leaves job as F1 steward

F1 governing body drops former racer Herbert as steward
Formula One's governing body dropped former racer Johnny Herbert as a grand prix steward on Wednesday, saying the Briton's work as a media pundit was incompatible with the role.
Johnny Herbert breaks silence after being axed as F1 steward and hits back at FIA
Johnny Herbert says he understands why he was axed by the FIA and he will no longer allowed to steward races from this season. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity of being an FIA driver steward and I have thoroughly enjoyed the role I have been involved in over the years," he said.
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
Motor racing-McLaren boss calls for permanent F1 stewards after Herbert axed
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) -McLaren boss Zak Brown called for permanent stewards in Formula One after the governing FIA dropped former racer Johnny Herbert on Wednesday, arguing his work as a media pundit was incompatible with the role.
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