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Johnny Herbert has questioned why he cannot be supportive of British F1 drivers, highlighting what he perceives to be a double standard in the championship and its coverage.
Dismissed FIA steward Johnny Herbert believes there is a double standard in F1 regarding national bias towards drivers and broadcasters. As a former F1 driver and current pundit, Herbert was fired from his steward role due to conflicts with his other work. The debate on British bias in F1 surged towards the end of the previous season, with Max Verstappen’s camp critiquing UK’s F1 broadcaster, Sky Sports. Herbert, who had not been with Sky since 2022, faced criticism due to his dual roles as a steward and pundit. Despite stating his impartiality in steward decisions, Herbert questions why he cannot support his fellow Brits without facing scrutiny. This highlights the perceived discrepancies in how different nationalities are treated within the sport, such as the contrast between the British and the Dutch perspectives.
