Michael Masi removed from role as Formula One race director
Michael Masi has been removed from his role as Formula One’s race director.
The under-fire Australian lost his job after he was accused of bending the rules to deny Lewis Hamilton a record eighth world championship at the season finale in Abu Dhabi on 12 December. Masi’s interventions Masi ultimately ensured Max Verstappen took the title by overtaking Hamilton on the final lap.
The FIA will replace Masi with Eduardo Freitas and Niels Wittich in a restructure of race control.
More details to follow
