Last Updated: 12/07/22 2:04pm
Michael Masi has left the FIA
The FIA have confirmed that former F1 race director Michael Masi has decided to leave the organisation.
The FIA released a statement on Tuesday announcing Masi’s departure.
“The FIA confirms that Michael Masi has decided to leave the FIA and relocate to Australia to be closer to his family and take on new challenges.
“He oversaw a three-year period as FIA Formula 1 Race Director and Safety Delegate following the sudden passing of Charlie Whiting in 2019, carrying out the numerous functions he was tasked with in a professional and dedicated manner.
“The FIA thanks him for his commitment and wishes him the best for the future.”
Masi was replaced as F1 race director after a FIA review of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP finale.
He had been under intense pressure due to his handling of the finale, namely for the Safety Car decisions that opened the door for Max Verstappen to pass Lewis Hamilton for a controversial race and title win.
Ahead of the 2022 season, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced a number of structural changes as part of a ‘step forward for Formula 1 refereeing’ which included Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas acting alternatively as F1’s race director. Masi was offered a new role within the FIA.
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