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Herbert dropped as FIA steward due to “incompatible” media punditry

The FIA has announced that former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert will no longer act as a steward for grand prix racing events.

Autosport

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

The Independent UK

Johnny Herbert returns to F1 steward role for 2025 season despite Verstappen criticism

Max Verstappen and his father, Jos, were critical of Herbert’s dual role as a pundit and steward last year

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Help wanted: The least useful team-mates in F1 history

Red Bull's Sergio Pérez had a horrible 2024 season, but where does he stack up among the worst #2 drivers on good teams?

Motorsport

How to be an ace engineer: Schumacher’s first F1 engineer Trevor Foster

In his lengthy motorsport career which has spanned “so many eras”, Trevor Foster has filled almost every conceivable role in racing organisations. Working his way through the ranks from a humble mechanic to becoming a race engineer, he has taken the plunge of running his own single-seater outfit, been a…

Autosport

Herbert hits back at Jos Verstappen over F1 steward integrity claims

Johnny Herbert has insisted he is entitled to his opinions on reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen as a response to criticism from the Dutchman's father, Jos.

Motorsport

Herbert hits back at Jos Verstappen over integrity claims

Johnny Herbert has insisted he is entitled to his opinions on reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen as a response to criticism from the Dutchman's father, Jos.

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Johnny Herbert fires back at Max Verstappen and dad Jos after F1 ‘steward’ row

Verstappen’s father was unimpressed that FIA steward Herbert speaks to the press as a pundit

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen hits back at British critics after São Paulo GP masterclass

The Red Bull driver said: ‘I don’t see any British press’ in the press conference, while McLaren’s Andrea Stella said the team is now prioritising winning the constructors’ title

The Guardian - UK

How Verstappen showed his most defiant side amid intense scrutiny

Max Verstappen showed his most defiant side ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, dishing out an acerbic comeback to those who criticised his driving.

Autosport

Verstappen: I have the wrong passport for the F1 paddock

Max Verstappen says he "has the wrong passport" for the Formula 1 paddock amid fierce criticism over his driving tactics in last week's Mexico Grand Prix.

Autosport

Herbert: Mexico penalties “won’t stop” Verstappen aggression towards Norris

Former Formula 1 driver turned FIA steward Johnny Herbert does not expect a pair of 10-second sanctions at the Mexico Grand Prix will stop Max Verstappen from being aggressive in combat with title rival Lando Norris.

Autosport

Johnny Herbert insists Red Bull should drop Sergio Perez immediately

The Red Bull driver competes at his home race, the Mexico City Grand Prix, this weekend

The Independent UK

Magazine: The cost of being an F1 fan

We reveal the cost of being a Formula 1 fan in this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (17 October).How much does it cost to follow F1 in 2024? It’s a complicated question with multiple variables, including where you live and how you like to enjoy your sport, but it’s one…

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FIA steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s swearing penalty

Johnny Herbert has explained the decision-making behind Max Verstappen's controversial penalty for swearing.

Autosport

Singapore GP steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s FIA swearing penalty

Johnny Herbert has explained the decision making behind Max Verstappen's penalty for swearing, having been part of the FIA stewards panel at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Autosport

Formula 1 drivers who have driven and won races with an injury

Oscar Piastri revealed he suffered a broken rib following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July. The Australian took to social media to share an X-ray image of the injury and joked the “rib’s enjoying the break”.

Autosport

British drivers to have won the British Grand Prix

Not every F1 driver is lucky enough to have a home grand prix, as many world champions spent an entire career without racing in their native country.

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10 of the most memorable Silverstone moments

Sponsored by F1 makes its debut – 1950 Giuseppe Farina, Alfa Romeo 158, Luigi Fagioli, Alfa Romeo 158 (Photo by: Motorsport Images) The first-ever world championship F1 race was held at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, with a 21-car grid including nine British drivers. Reg Parnell was the top home…

The Guardian - UK

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since F1 lost its uncompromising, complex genius

Three decades after his death at Imola, the great Brazilian driver remains a revered but controversial figure in motor sport

Motorsport

Why Herbert prefers a car he had to wrestle above his F1 winners

Johnny Herbert won the Le Mans 24 Hours with a Mazda 787B – a firm favourite among sportscar fans – and three Formula 1 races in Benetton and Stewart machinery. But the two cars he selects from his career are machines he failed to win in.

Autosport

Friday favourite: Why Herbert prefers a car he had to wrestle above his F1 winners

Motorsport

How a true F1 hero beat the pain barrier in Rio debut

Following his horrific FIA Formula 3000 crash at Brands Hatch in 1988, Herbert battled back to be fit enough to make his F1 debut just seven months later.

Autosport

Friday favourite: Why F1's original circuit retains its thrilling appeal

Silverstone has featured many different guises down the years. But, in the eyes of Bertrand Gachot, who drove several of them while ascending the UK racing ladder, the British Grand Prix venue's core appeal has been successfully retained.

Autosport

How Aston Martin, Autosport and the BRDC find the next British F1 rising star

The time has come. This Sunday at the Autosport Awards at Grosvenor House, the winner of the 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award will be revealed.

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