Michael Masi has permanently left F1 following his role in the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December.
In February, the Australian was removed from his position as FIA race director after an investigation into the safety car procedure that ultimately gifted Max Verstappen the world title. Despite his dismissal, current President Mohammed ben Sulayem implied the door was open for the 44-year-old to return in another capacity.
However, on Tuesday, the FIA released a statement that read: "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.
