Maidstone-based Hospitality Finder have announced that the former Formula One driver Johnny Herbert has signed as their official ambassador for motorsport.

Johnny, who raced in Formula One from 1989 to 2000, will be joining Hospitality Finder’s Green Room events to entertain guests for the F1 Monaco GP and the British GP at Silverstone.

He joins a long list of ambassadors at the company, including the former England Rugby Union Captains Lawrence Dallaglio OBE and Mike Tindall, who joined the business back in 2014, as well as current England and Surrey cricketer Jason Roy.

Speaking about his new role Johnny said: “I attended my first ever rugby game as a guest of The Green Room so becoming a motorsport ambassador for Hospitality Finder was an easy decision.

“I’m looking forward to being part of The Green Room at the Monaco and British Grand Prix.

“It’s a totally unique hospitality experience that’s one of the best in the business.”

Mike Dunderdale, Managing Director at Hospitality Finder, said: “When it comes to F1, Johnny is one of the amiable former F1 drivers out there.

“Having him in The Green Room, rubbing shoulders with our clients was an easy decision and we can’t wait to hear what he has to say up on the panel.”

It comes as figures show The Green Room has helped contribute to a rise in profits at Hospitality Finder.

The company has seen a 19% increase in business orders over the last two years compared to the previous two largely due to the increase in the number of events being offered and the expansion of The Green Room at the Monaco GP and the British GP.

The Green Room Motorsport Hospitality is one of Hospitality Finder’s most extraordinary packages. Guests are given the opportunity to experience some of the world’s most stunning surroundings with some of the most famous drivers in the sport, who will be taking part in interviews conducted by Mark Durden-Smith.

The Green Room Motorsport Hospitality packages also include:

• Gourmet dining and complimentary bar

• Exclusive grandstand screening

• Giant viewing screens

• Trackside views

• Live music and an exclusive DJ set from Seb Fontaine (Monaco package only)