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‘He was a liability for the sport’ - Toto Wolff says Michael Masi ‘disrespected’ drivers in stunning broadside

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has doubled down on his criticism of Michael Masi, saying the former F1 race director had become a liability for the sport. Australian Masi, 44, had been under huge scrutiny since his controversial handling of the final race of the 2021 F1 season in Abu Dhabi which culminated in Max Verstappen taking the title from Lewis Hamilton, and was removed from the role of Formula 1 race director in February. Ad/> A review found that the controversy over the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 season finale in 2021 was down to «human error» but that the results were «valid».

FIA clamping down on drivers’ cockpit ‘bling’

Niels Wittich, one of Formula 1’s new race directors, has felt the need to remind drivers not to wear jewellery during track sessions.

Verstappen wants FIA to publish annual report into state of F1 after Abu Dhabi controversy

Max Verstappen believes that motorsport governing body the FIA should conduct annual investigations into the state of Formula 1 and publish its results publicly.

Why new race control directive leaves F1 drivers facing tough calls

Before last weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, new FIA race director Niels Wittich laid out the ground rules for how he and his colleague Eduardo Freitas are going to operate this season.

FIA 'creating new role for Michael Masi' despite axing him after Abu Dhabi chaos

Ousted Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will be given a new role within the FIA, its new president has confirmed.

FIA to appoint new F1 sporting director to oversee regulations

On Saturday, the FIA released an executive summary of its findings from the investigation into the Abu Dhabi finale after the last-lap restart sparked protests from Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s defeat to Max Verstappen.

Johnny Herbert gives verdict on Michael Masi removal ahead of new F1 season

Speaking to Betway, former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has given his take on the removal of Michael Masi as FIA Race Director and says that it needed to be done as part of the sport’s reset after Abu Dhabi.

Motor racing-Abu Dhabi controversy didn't erode fans' trust, says F1 CEO Domenicali

MANAMA (Reuters) - Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali said the controversial end to last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix had not eroded the trust of the sport’s fans as it prepares to embark on a new era at this weekend’s season-opener in Bahrain.

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‘He was a liability for the sport’ - Toto Wolff says Michael Masi ‘disrespected’ drivers in stunning broadside

FIA clamping down on drivers’ cockpit ‘bling’

Verstappen wants FIA to publish annual report into state of F1 after Abu Dhabi controversy

Why new race control directive leaves F1 drivers facing tough calls

FIA 'creating new role for Michael Masi' despite axing him after Abu Dhabi chaos

FIA to appoint new F1 sporting director to oversee regulations

Johnny Herbert gives verdict on Michael Masi removal ahead of new F1 season

Motor racing-Abu Dhabi controversy didn't erode fans' trust, says F1 CEO Domenicali