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Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has spoken out against suggestions he and Sky Sports are biased towards British drivers currently racing in the championship.
Johnny Herbert denied accusations of bias during his time as an FIA F1 steward and defended Sky Sports for facing similar criticism. He was dismissed from the FIA in January due to the perceived incompatibility of his punditry with officiating grands prix. Despite accusations of bias, Herbert insisted he never showed favoritism towards any F1 driver. He emphasized that decisions were made collectively with other FIA stewards based on rules and guidelines, not personal preferences. Herbert also highlighted that criticism of British pundits and broadcasters like Sky Sports for supposed bias is unfounded, citing the natural inclination to support one’s own country in sports. Ultimately, he maintained that accusations of bias were baseless and reiterated his commitment to fairness and objectivity in his roles.
