Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has revealed the death threats he received in the wake of last season's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix finale.
The race will forever be infamous among F1 fans for the controversial way in which the drivers' title was decided. Lewis Hamilton led for much of the race, but Max Verstappen snatched the win on the last lap after a botched safety car restart.
Masi was the man in charge of the race and made the decision to end the safety car period early and allow one final lap of racing. The FIA later admitted he had not handled the situation correctly and removed him from the role.
