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'We might use him' - Mohammed ben Sulayem says door open for Michael Masi to return to Formula 1

Formula 1 supremo Mohammed ben Sulayem has suggested there could be a route back into the sport for Michael Masi. Masi was axed by F1 in February following an investigation into his controversial handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. Ad/> The Australian official took the decision to bypass the rulebook and allow only the lapped cars between race leader Lewis Hamilton and his title rival Max Verstappen to unlap themselves, to set up a final-lap shootout.

Freitas poised for F1 race director bow in Barcelona

Formula 1 will have another new race director at the Spanish Grand Prix when Eduardo Freitas makes his debut for round six of the season.

Freitas set to make F1 race director debut in Spain

Niels Wittich, who has done the job for the first five races of the 2022 season, will move into the deputy’s seat for the Barcelona race.

Verstappen-Hamilton Abu Dhabi showdown wins BAFTA

The coverage of the final race showdown between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has won a BAFTA.

Lewis Hamilton hit out at FIA before new jewellery row: ‘Always trying to slow us down'

Mercedes launch their new 2022 car

Lewis Hamilton risks FIA penalty as Mercedes star blankly refuses to take out nose stud

Lewis Hamilton is risking the wrath of the FIA by refusing to remove his nose stud despite a two-race notice to have it taken out. It is the latest twist in a petty jewellery saga that has rumbled on in the background of the Formula One season.

Lewis Hamilton faces severe penalties if he defies FIA's jewellery ban rule

Lewis Hamilton and his fellow Formula One drivers face huge penalties for failing to comply with the FIA's strict jewellery rules. The Mercedes ace and the governing body are embroiled in a tense spat over accessories.

Jenson Button sides with FIA over Lewis Hamilton as jewellery ban row rumbles on

Jenson Button has backed the FIA's stance over jewellery as their clash with Lewis Hamilton rumbles on. New race director Niels Wittich has taken a stricter position on drivers not being allowed to wear jewellery than predecessor Michael Masi.

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'We might use him' - Mohammed ben Sulayem says door open for Michael Masi to return to Formula 1

Freitas poised for F1 race director bow in Barcelona

Freitas set to make F1 race director debut in Spain

Verstappen-Hamilton Abu Dhabi showdown wins BAFTA

Lewis Hamilton hit out at FIA before new jewellery row: ‘Always trying to slow us down'

Lewis Hamilton risks FIA penalty as Mercedes star blankly refuses to take out nose stud

Lewis Hamilton faces severe penalties if he defies FIA's jewellery ban rule

Jenson Button sides with FIA over Lewis Hamilton as jewellery ban row rumbles on