Benetton signs Johnny Herbert

Ford’s initial reservations having been overcome, British Formula 3000 ace Johnny Herbert, still recovering from leg injuries received at Brands Hatch in August, has been signed up by Benetton for next year to partner Alessandro Nannini.

Herbert raced this year for Eddie Jordan Racing’s “Benetton Junior Team”, winning the opening round of the F3000 Championship at Jerez and lying third in the championship prior to the multiple accident which cost him victory in Kent. He is a former Formula Ford Festival and British Formula Three Champion.