As the world of Formula 1 continues to be the ambition for every aspiring racing driver, one man can look back at an incredible career that has helped lay the foundation for a golden generation of British drivers. Widely recognised as one of motorsports greatest all-rounders Johnny Hebert is among an exclusive club of drivers to have enjoyed a successful career in Formula 1, finishing on the podium for Benetton, Sauber and Stewart. Racing alongside his driving partner Michael Schumacher for Benetton, Herbert won his first ever Grand Prix in front of a home crowd at Silverstone. This vital victory in 1995 won the adoration of the British public and he became a national hero. His success continued in the sport as he went on to achieve further Grand Prix victories at Monza and the Nurburgring. Competing at the highest level for over a decade, Herbert has raced with the likes of Schumacher, Damon Hill, Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Alain prost – testing himself against some of motorsports true greats.Although famous for his time on the Grand Prix circuit, Johnny has competed in many different forms of motorsport. He is well remembered for his success at the Le Mans 24 hour race, a title that he secured for the first time in 1991 with Mazda alongside Bertrand Gachot and Volker Weidler. He has also been a champion in the British Formula 3, Le Mans Series Championship and Speedcar.
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