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.
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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.
EWC officials attend FIM Commissions Conference
The conference was a unique opportunity for delegates from all around the world, such as Board of Director Members, Commission Directors and Members as well as FIM World Championship promoters and Race Directors to meet and share ideas and expertise, all driven by a common passion for motorcycling. A wide variety of topics were addressed such as energy transition, the FIM’s sound level reduction strategy, the new rules in circuit racing related to safety, the safeguarding policy, rider safety and wellbeing as well as the antidoping programme.