The FIA have suspended Derek Warwick as an F1 steward for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix with immediate effect. Warwick, 70, was due to be on the stewarding panel for this weekend's action in Montreal.

Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle issued a resounding statement of support for a suspended FIA steward. Brundle, a former Formula 1 driver, commented on the suspension of Derek Warwick, who was not allowed to work at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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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.