Johnny Herbert leaves job as F1 steward

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
Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward by FIA ahead of 2025 season
Formula 1 season gets underway, one of their race stewards has been removed by the sport’s governing body. The FIA announced on Wednesday that Johnny Herbert, a former driver who notched three Grand Prix victories during his time on the grid,
Red Bull 'made Johnny Herbert protest to FIA' as F1 steward dropped for 2025
Red Bull were reportedly one of two teams who protested against Johnny Herbert’s position within the FIA. The three-time Grand Prix winner was removed from his post as an F1 steward on Wednesday.
Johnny Herbert speaks out following dismissal as FIA steward ahead of F1 2025
Johnny Herbert has released a statement following his dismissal as FIA steward ahead of the 2025 F1 season. On Wednesday, the FIA announced that Herbert would be axed, citing his punditry work as a main factor for his sacking.
Johnny Herbert leaves job as F1 steward after role deemed ‘incompatible’ with media punditry
At the end of last season, F1 drivers called on the FIA to try to ensure there was greater consistency in stewarding decisions and the awarding of penalties, with Mercedes driver George Russell being particularly vocal on the need for permanent stewards instead of the existing rotating, volunteer system.
F1 stewarding fiasco reveals need for deep FIA changes
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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.
F1 Today | Herbert leaves the FIA, Hamilton crashes Ferrari during TPC test
Since becoming a FIA steward, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Johnny Herbert. Decisions that have been made by the former F1 driver have come under criticism, but the reason for his departure from the governing body is because of his interviews conducted with betting companies.
Johnny Herbert axed from F1 role amid Max Verstappen controversy as FIA release official statement
Johnny Herbert has departed his role as an F1 driver steward ahead of the 2025 season, the FIA have confirmed. The 60-year-old, who won F1 Grand Prix during his career as a driver, has been involved with the stewarding panel since 2010.
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.
Herbert dropped from role as FIA steward
Former grand prix driver Johnny Herbert has been dropped from his role as a steward in Formula 1. Governing body the FIA said that Herbert's "duties as an FIA steward and that of a media pundit were incompatible".
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