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. Along with that, there have also been
From the 2025 Formula One season onwards, Johnny Herbert will no longer be an FIA steward during Grand Prix weekends. The decision puts an end to the increasingly loud calls for the removal of Herbert from his voluntary position because of possible conflicts of interest. What made the former F1 driver so controversial in recent
A small smile could not be suppressed in the Verstappen household when it was announced this Wednesday morning that Johnny Herbert will no longer be a steward during Grand Prix weekends with immediate effect. But there was probably also some joy at at least two teams. Indeed, GPblog knows from its own research that at
Johnny Herbert will no longer act as FIA steward from the 2025 Formula One season. The decision is said to be ‘mutually agreed’ by both Herbert and the FIA.
The FIA has announced Johnny Herbert will no longer serve on its panel of stewards. The 60-year-old, who is a three-times grand prix winner, has been a regular member of the FIA’s stewarding panels over the last 15 years. He made his debut in the role during 2010, when ex-drivers were first invited to join
Mohammed Ben Sulayem got to test an F1 car in the grey past, but it didn’t go down too well for the current FIA president. Take a quick look back at the footage of what was an expensive hit.
With the news that drivers who verbally discredit the FIA – or at least the motorsport federation’s standards – will face a hefty fine and possible suspension, President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his crew have reportedly made many drivers unhappy. The federation would need to take this matter seriously, because it should not be forgotten:
Several Formula 1 drivers have been critical of the FIA on several occasions, especially during the 2024 season. However, there is not only frustration in F1, but also in other racing classes where the governing body rules. For example, Robin Frijns sees two races in 2025 once again falling on the same weekend, forcing him to
The FIA has set up a new department designed to train its officials, which should eventually lead to a “more professional” governing body, Nikolas Tombazis, director of single-seaters at the FIA,explained.
Lewis Hamilton completed his first Ferrari test this week, drawing in huge amounts of fans both in person and online. Today, GPblog exclusively found out when the next test will take place for the Brit and his new Italian team. Along with that, there is rumoured to be division within the FIA surrounding the new
The FIA’s new penalty system, which allows stewards to severely punish Formula 1 drivers for misbehaviour, has raised a lot of controversy. Martin Brundle, former F1 driver and now commentator at Sky Sports, is fine with this introduction and explains his thoughts on the matter.
Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen are both Formula 1 World Champions. The two families were interweaved before Max joined Formula 1 as his father, Jos Verstappen, raced with Schumacher during their time together at Benetton. Former F1 driver and current steward, Johnny Herbert, spoke about some advice Max Verstappen night have received.
