Mika Salo has explained why he is no longer working with the FIA

      Mika Salo has been very active with the FIA in the recent past and has often been invited to take on the role of third steward. But now the former Formula 1 driver is ready that this practice will not resume, also because he acts as an expert on the Northern European TV channel Viaplay. "I do not say this for sure, but it is unlikely that I will perform the duties of a steward, - quotes the Finnish driver newspaper Iltalehti. - Last season I simply didn't have time for it, as the Grand Prix dates coincided with my other business. In addition, there is a small conflict of interest when you are engaged in other work related to the same championship. It's difficult to be an impartial judge in such a situation. To avoid the risk that someone might be annoyed by what I'm doing, it's better not to do it at all. The conflict of interest may be related to my cooperation with Viaplay, but it's not only that. I hope I can tell you more about it later, but my situation is different from the one Johnny Hebert is in. He publicly criticized Max Verstappen and some other drivers, so the FIA decided that his judging decisions can not be unbiased." Earlier this month we wrote that the reason for Herbert's suspension from the FIA was his position, which he repeatedly expressed in the media.