Former F1 race director Michael Masi said he received death threats after his controversial decision in last year’s Abu Dhabi. He is not allowed to discuss his disputed call.
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Former F1 race director Masi officially leaves FIA
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormer Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has officially left the FIA, seven months since he was found to have made errors in the handling of last year’s season finale.
F1 race control and stewarding “super inconsistent” in 2022, says Tsunoda
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda says that the FIA’s race direction and stewarding in Formula 1 over the opening races of 2022 has been “super inconsistent”.
Masi was a “liability” for F1 and “disrespectful” towards drivers – Wolff
2022 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says former F1 race director Michael Masi still hasn’t accepted he was at fault in his handling of last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
FIA chose to remove “pressure and stress” from Masi – Ben Sulayem
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the sport’s governing body replaced Michael Masi as race director due to the pressure he was under in the role.
Ousted F1 race director Masi was “thrown under the bus”, says Verstappen
2022 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen has spoken against the FIA’s decision to remove Michael Masi as Formula 1 race director, saying he was “thrown under the bus”.
Horner criticises “harsh” decision to replace Masi as F1 race director
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner has criticised the FIA’s decision to replace Micheal Masi, saying they had been put under pressure to do so.
FIA confirms replacement of Masi and changes to race control after Abu Dhabi row
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will not continue in the role following its investigation into the handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Masi deserves chance to stay as F1 race director – Ricciardo
2022 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo believes Michael Masi should have the opportunity to remain in his position as FIA Formula 1 race director following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy.
F1 race director Masi ‘did a very good job and I hope he sticks around’ – Vettel
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel hopes FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will continue in his role in 2022 despite coming under heavy criticism over his handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of last year.
FIA will fix problems with role of race director after Abu Dhabi row – Steiner
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA is “diligently working to make it mainly better for whoever is race director” after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix row, says Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.
Masi “more than capable” of emulating Whiting’s success as F1 race director
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has given FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi his full support following the controversial conclusion to last year’s world championship.
FIA indicates Masi may not continue as F1 race director
2022 F1 season
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi may not remain in the role for the new season following the controversial conclusion to the 2021 world championship.
Does F1 need a new race director – or deeper change – after Abu Dhabi restart row?
News Focus
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi tried to avoid a controversial outcome to the 2021 championship but ended up causing one. How should the sport’s governing body respond?
Masi had ‘referee’s right’ to make restart call – Marko
2021 F1 season
Posted onHelmut Marko says FIA race director Micheal Masi had every right to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the final lap.
Wolff – Horner and I “overstepped” in radio messages to Masi in 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onToto Wolff admits he and Christian Horner may have “overstepped” in their direct communication with race director Michael Masi this season.
Why Mercedes believe they would have won an appeal but still lost the title
2021 F1 season
Posted onWhy have Mercedes chosen not to pursue a formal appeal of the result of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and what could it mean for the future of the sport?
Analysis: The four minutes that changed the destiny of the 2021 world championship
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onAcross a four-minute period late in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi changed his mind on a decision which ultimately determined which driver won the world championship.
Points deduction rule reminder was issued for fans as well as drivers – Masi
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi said he issued a reminder the stewards can deduct points from drivers and teams partly to ensure fans were aware of the rules.
FIA’s “robust” points deduction warning to drivers a good deterrent – Wolff
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi’s pre-race warning over the possibility of points deductions for unsporting conduct has been welcomed by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.