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.

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The FIA has confirmed that Johnny Herbert will no longer serve as a Formula One race steward after mutually agreeing the role was “incompatible” with his media duties. Concerns emerged last year about Herbert’s dual role,