Derek Warwick was removed from stewarding duties for the Canadian Grand Prix following “unauthorised” comments that he made in the press

F1 legend Martin Brundle has defended Derek Warwick in a passionate statement, after the FIA suspended the steward for the Canadian Grand Prix. Warwick has served as a F1 steward for several years, but the 70-year-old’s recent comments to the media have forced the FIA to suspend him from his duties in Montreal.

For Formula 1 purists, Derek Warwick belongs to an illustrious list of drivers, having competed for the most iconic teams. Young audiences know that the Brit works as a steward in Formula 1. But certainly not everyone really knows his true self: "People should know: We are not paid to be stewards".