‘What we are missing now is experience’ - Sebastian Vettel thinks Michael Masi's absence is costing Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel has revealed that Formula 1 have made a mistake in removing Michael Masi from his position as race director. This comes after a hectic Grand Prix in Monaco last month, where criticism was thrown towards the race directors as the start of the race was delayed by 45 minutes.

Ad/> Michael Masi lost his position as race director after the finale of last season’s championship decider between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi. Azerbaijani Grand Prix‘We couldn't have asked for better’ – Perez praised by Red Bull ahead of Baku12 HOURS AGO Hamilton led until the final lap of the race as the controversial decision — to let only a certain amount of lapped cars un-lap themselves — went on to cost Hamilton the championship.

However, Vettel believes that the race directors now in charge of Formula 1 do not have the required experience or practice to deal with the pressure of the job. Vettel told PA news agency: “What we are missing now is the experience that Michael had and brought to the job because he did it for so long and grew up with it.

“It is not an easy position now because there is more focus and more spotlight on what is happening at Race Control. “But I hope things calm down and we find a way to work together, as in the drivers and the FIA.

You cannot make everybody happy, but we need to try and make both sides more happy.” Vettel supported Masi immediately after the investigation of the race in Abu Dhabi and thought he didn’t deserve the criticism he received. 'Being at the top is what you strive for' — Vettel doubts whether Hamilton is 'fired up' for F1 'First Grand Prix under water' — Vettel makes climate change protest at Miami Grand Prix He explained: “Michael has been very focused and