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Madeline Coleman

Max Verstappen Says Ex-Race Director Michael Masi Was ‘Thrown Under the Bus’

Max Verstappen did not hold back on his thoughts about race director Michael Masi recently being removed from his position in wake of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy. 

He accused the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) of throwing Masi under the bus.

“I think it's not correct,” Verstappen said. “Everyone always tries to do the best job and everyone can always use help, us drivers also, we have a whole team behind us, to improve ourselves.”

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