F1 news is here and wrapped in one place for you, and there is plenty to get through as January draws to a close.

Formula One's governing body was right to drop Johnny Herbert as a steward because of the former racer's media work, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner who denied his team had influenced the decision.

Formula 1 season gets underway, one of their race stewards has been removed by the sport’s governing body. The FIA announced on Wednesday that Johnny Herbert, a former driver who notched three Grand Prix victories during his time on the grid,

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

Red Bull were reportedly one of two teams who protested against Johnny Herbert’s position within the FIA. The three-time Grand Prix winner was removed from his post as an F1 steward on Wednesday.

Red Bull chief weighs in on Johnny Herbert's removal as the FIA's driver representative on Formula 1 stewards panels

Herbert has departed his role with the FIA after the governing body declared his work as a media pundit “incompatible” with that of a steward, with the former Formula 1 driver