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Johnny Herbert has been dropped as a Formula 1 driver steward by the FIA after it was agreed that his role as a media pundit was “incompatible” with the position. The three-time grand prix winner d…
Johnny Herbert has been dropped as a Formula 1 driver steward by the FIA due to his role as a media pundit being considered incompatible. Herbert, a three-time grand prix winner, has served as a driver steward for the FIA after retiring in 2000 and working as a pundit for Sky Sports for a decade. His comments on Max Verstappen’s driving at the Mexico City Grand Prix led to criticism from Jos Verstappen and ultimately his removal as a steward. The FIA stated that Herbert’s duties as a steward and media pundit were incompatible, resulting in his removal from the position. This decision follows the removal of Tim Mayer, another FIA steward, due to a conflict of interest between his roles.
