George Russell advocated for a return to one single race director after a 2022 season affected by some inconsistent decision-making.
Michael Masi was axed after the way the 2021 title was controversially decided in Abu Dhabi, as the FIA acted after pressure from Mercedes. In his place came two others, who share the role by alternating between race weekends.
Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas are those with the unenviable task of controlling Formula 1 races. While the general consensus is that it takes time to adjust and that some small errors are to be expected, more and more drivers and team bosses feel key decisions have been too inconsistent this year.
