Johnny Herbert can hold his head up high after an impeccable 15-year career as an F1 steward. But he still should have been axed from the role long ago over a conflict of interest. It's all about perspective in these kind of situations.

Johnny Herbert has joined the recently revived motorsport outfit Lola as a brand ambassador – just one day after losing his role as an F1 steward this year. On Wednesday morning, former F1 driver Herbert,

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.