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

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.

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,

Former driver-turned-pundit Johnny Herbert will no longer serve as an FIA race steward for Formula 1 races due to the "incompatible" dual roles he was trying to serve.

Former Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert was let go by the FIA this week after his F1 driver steward role was deemed to be 'incompatible' with his other work as a pundit for various betting sites

Johnny Herbert secures new role – one day after losing F1 steward job - Herbert’s dual role as a steward and pundit was deemed ‘incompatible’ by F1’s governing body

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 has been removed from his role as an F1 steward for the FIA after the governing body decided his punditry work was incompatible with the position

Formula One's governing body dropped former racer Johnny Herbert as a grand prix steward on Wednesday, saying the Briton's work as a media pundit was incompatible with the role.

After being relieved from his role as FIA steward, former racer turned F1 pundit Johnny Herbert has spoken out.