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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».

Toto Wolff questions if driver jewellery ban is a battle to new race boss needs to have

Toto Wolff has questioned new Formula One race boss Niels Wittich’s jewellery ban by asking: “Is that a battle he needs to have?”

Toto Wolff questions new race boss as Lewis Hamilton defies jewellery ban

Toto Wolff has questioned new Formula One race boss Niels Wittich’s jewellery ban by asking: “Is that a battle he needs to have?”

Lewis Hamilton responds to F1 jewellery ban as Mercedes struggles continue

Lewis Hamilton has told Formula One bosses he is ready to defy a ban on jewellery.

Lewis Hamilton hit out at 'biased' F1 officials: 'Very good friends with some drivers'

Ashleigh Barty announces retirement at 25

Jewellery ban the least of Lewis Hamilton’s concerns as Mercedes struggle again

Lewis Hamilton has told Formula One bosses he is ready to defy a ban on jewellery.

Lewis Hamilton could be fined by FIA due to ridiculous rule

In the latest twist in the world of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton may face punishment from the new FIA boss over the driver’s nose stud.

‘I felt for Lewis’ - McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo opens up on 2021 F1 title controversy at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo admits he felt sympathy for Lewis Hamilton in the aftermath of last season’s Formula 1 title-decider at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton was leading the season finale heading into the final laps, but race director Michael Masi’s decision to allow cars between the Mercedes driver and fellow title contender Max Verstappen to un-lap themselves under a late safety car allowed the Dutchman to pass his rival on fresher tyres to seal a sensational, albeit controversial, title triumph.

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

Toto Wolff questions if driver jewellery ban is a battle to new race boss needs to have

Toto Wolff questions new race boss as Lewis Hamilton defies jewellery ban

Lewis Hamilton responds to F1 jewellery ban as Mercedes struggles continue

Lewis Hamilton hit out at 'biased' F1 officials: 'Very good friends with some drivers'

Jewellery ban the least of Lewis Hamilton’s concerns as Mercedes struggle again

Lewis Hamilton could be fined by FIA due to ridiculous rule

‘I felt for Lewis’ - McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo opens up on 2021 F1 title controversy at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix