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

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

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.