Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel says Formula 1 needs to focus on sport rather than entertainment
Sebastian Vettel says the controversy over last year's title-decider shows Formula 1 needs to focus on sport rather than entertainment.
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Sebastian Vettel backs Michael Masi to continue as FAI race director
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel believes Michael Masi should remain in his role as FIA race director.
Mario Andretti backs Michael Masi over Abu Dhabi fiasco
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 2021 will live long in the memory of both Formula 1 and general sports fans, such was the intrigue going into the event and, indeed, the drama that came out of it.
Martin Brundle blasts "hugely unacceptable" Abu Dhabi GP after leaked Michael Masi audio
Martin Brundle has blasted the leaked Michael Masi audio from the Abu Dhabi GP as "hugely unacceptable".
Toto Wolff and Christian Horner's explosive row: 'Should keep his mouth shut'
The fallout following last season's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix continues to dominate the headlines in Formula 1 as new audio from the race sparks fresh controversy. Race director in the season finale in December, Michael Masi, can be heard reacting to Red Bull's suggestions as to how to end a safety-car period. Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley urges Masi to get the lapped cars out of the way so that "we've got a motor race on our hands." Masi replies: "Understood"
Martin Brundle reacts as 'uncomfortable' Abu Dhabi footage resurfaces
The 2022 Formula 1 season is drawing closer and many are excited to get going once again but the spectre of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of 2021 appears to be showing no sign of moving on just yet.
Red Bull-Masi radio comms during Abu Dhabi final 'really uncomfortable' - Brundle
Sky F1's Martin Brundle says the audio recording of the conversation between FIA race director Michael Masi and Red Bull at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is "really uncomfortable".
FIA 'aware' of leaked Michael Masi radio conversation as F1 investigation rolls on
A conversation between Michael Masi and Jonathan Wheatley at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix went viral on Wednesday and the FIA have now responded to the clip. Masi has faced heavy scrutiny since the controversial events at the Yas Marina Circuit in last year's season finale.