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Johnny Herbert leaves role as F1 steward over ‘incompatible’ pundit work

The former racing driver attracted criticism from Max Verstappen’s camp last season.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 29, 2025

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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

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

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 · Dec 18, 2024

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 · Nov 11, 2024

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 · Nov 5, 2024

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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.

Autosport · Nov 5, 2024

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 · Nov 5, 2024

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 · Nov 4, 2024

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 · Nov 1, 2024

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 · Oct 31, 2024

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 · Oct 30, 2024

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 · Oct 24, 2024

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Autosport · Oct 17, 2024

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…

Motorsport · Oct 4, 2024

FIA steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s swearing penalty

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

Autosport · Oct 4, 2024

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 · Aug 15, 2024

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”.

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Autosport · Jul 3, 2024

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.

Motorsport · Jun 12, 2024

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 · May 1, 2024

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 · Apr 19, 2024

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 · Apr 19, 2024

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

Motorsport · Mar 30, 2024

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 · Mar 15, 2024

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.

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