Motor racing-Masi needs more support, says compatriot Ricciardo
By Sophie Penney
Michael Masi Sport News
Masi needs more support, says compatriot Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo said race director and compatriot Michael Masi needs more support in his role, after he came under fire for his title-deciding safety car call in the 2021 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel defends Michael Masi and hopes he stays on as race director
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel believes Michael Masi should remain in his role as FIA race director.
Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel offers Michael Masi defence over 'shameful' criticism
Sebastian Vettel helped unveil the new Aston Martin AMR22 ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 campaign on Thursday, and also took the opportunity to offer a defence to Michael Masi over the criticism he has received since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
'Just not right' - Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll call on F1 to focus on sport not entertainment
Aston Martin drivers Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll have called on Formula 1 to focus more on sport and less on entertainment after the controversial end to the season in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen won his first F1 title after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the last lap at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following's race director Michael Masi's decision to restart the race rather than finish behind a safety car. Ad/> It made for a thrilling — and TV-friendly — finish to the season.
Webber: Max/Hamilton need ‘year off’ to heal scars
Mark Webber believes last year’s title fight has left both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton with “scars that need healing”.
'No reason to suddenly be different' for Max Verstappen as 2022 F1 challenge awaits
• Max Verstappen and Red Bull confirmed their readiness for the 2022 Formula 1 season.