Internet reacts to Herbert leaving steward role: 'Good morning Verstappen!'

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12:50, 29 Jan 2025

Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.

From the 2025 season onwards, former F1 driver Johnny Herbert will no longer be a steward in Formula 1. The Briton, who was previously criticised for giving his opinion in interviews while acting as a 'referee', and the FIA have 'mutually agreed' that his two roles cannot be performed at the same time. Read the best reactions below!

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johnny herbert sacked

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10:47 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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michelle¹⁰

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good morning to fernando alonso, max verstappen and me

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It is with regret that we announce that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward for the FIA #FIA

11:05 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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every tongue that rises against max verstappen shall fall

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11:00 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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Should have been dropped last season when he was openly begging for Norris to beat verstappen, but his comments this week clearly showed that bias against verstappen was ingrained in him. Good he’s finally gone

10:54 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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GOOD MORNING!!

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It is with regret that we announce that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward for the FIA #FIA

10:47 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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every tongue that rises against max verstappen shall fall

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It is with regret that we announce that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward for the FIA #FIA

10:41 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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FUCKING FINALLY! THE SMARTEST THING @fia HAS DONE IN YEARS!!!

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It is with regret that we announce that Johnny Herbert will no longer fulfil the position of F1 driver steward for the FIA #FIA

10:39 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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darcey 💌 SILVO 2026

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max verstappen always stays winning

10:34 AM · Jan 29, 2025

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