Michael Masi will this weekend be present at a Formula 1 event for the first time since he was stripped of his role as race director.
Masi took over that role from the legendary Charlie Whiting after his sudden death on the eve of the 2019 season. He held it for three seasons before being removed in the wake of the 2021 season finale in Abu Dhabi, during which his handling of a late safety car period changed the course of the title race.
He later left the FIA to return to his native Australia and was appointed as the Independent Chair of the Supercars Commission. In that role, Masi will be present in the F1 paddock this weekend as Supercars is one of the support races for the Australian Grand Prix.
