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Johnny Herbert has responded to his dismissal as a F1 race steward due to his media duties having been deemed “incompatible” with his work for the FIA.
The 60-year-old Johnny Herbert has been working as a Driver Steward for the FIA since 2010 and also served as a media analyst for Sky Sports F1 from 2012 to 2023. Herbert has been known for sharing his outspoken opinions on Formula 1, making predictions for the upcoming 2025 campaign, but faced criticism last year for perceived bias and partiality, especially towards certain drivers and teams. Despite asserting that he kept his roles as a steward and a pundit separate, the FIA decided to part ways with Herbert. In response, Herbert expressed gratitude for his time as a steward, highlighting the difficulty of the job and the importance of remaining impartial. Moving forward, Herbert has been named the Global Brand Ambassador for Lola Cars, following his departure from the FIA stewardship role.
