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Michael Masi Removed As F1 Race Director Over Controversial Decision In Title-Deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

Michael Masi has been removed as Formula One race director over his management of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year which led to Max Verstappen being controversially crowned world champion. Masi was heavily criticised for the sequence of events that led to Verstappen passing Lewis Hamilton to deprive the Briton of a record eighth title. "Michael Masi, who accomplished a very challenging job for three years as Formula 1 race director following Charlie Whiting, will be offered a new position within the FIA," read a statement by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Michael Masi loses F1 race director role

Michael Masi has been dropped as Formula One race director ahead of the new season.

Michael Masi removed as F1 race director after Abu Dhabi investigation

Michael Masi has been removed from his position as F1 race director after the investigation into his handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

Michael Masi gets the chop by FIA as race director for Abu Dhabi GP management

Michael Masi has been removed as Formula One race director due to the management of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year which led to Max Verstappen being controversially crowned world champion.

FIA replaces F1 race director Michael Masi

Michael Masi has been replaced as Formula One race director, the head of the sport's governing body said on Thursday, with Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas to share the role.

Michael Masi replaced as race director after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy as part of Formula 1 restructure

The FIA have confirmed that Michael Masi has been removed from the role of Formula 1 race director. 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.

Mercedes could be off the pace: F1's Brawn

Formula One motorsport executive Ross Brawn believes Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team could be off the pace when the new season starts.

Mercedes and Red Bull could be playing catch-up in new F1 season, says Ross Brawn

London — Formula One managing director Ross Brawn believes Mercedes and Red Bull could be off the pace when the new season starts next month after they were caught up in last year's "intense" world championship battle.

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Michael Masi Removed As F1 Race Director Over Controversial Decision In Title-Deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

Michael Masi loses F1 race director role

Michael Masi removed as F1 race director after Abu Dhabi investigation

Michael Masi gets the chop by FIA as race director for Abu Dhabi GP management

FIA replaces F1 race director Michael Masi

Michael Masi replaced as race director after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy as part of Formula 1 restructure

Mercedes could be off the pace: F1's Brawn

Mercedes and Red Bull could be playing catch-up in new F1 season, says Ross Brawn