Michael Masi said he would be "open" to a conversation with Lewis Hamilton, with the two men having not spoken since the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Masi was Formula 1 race director for that race, which served as both the season finale and the climax of what had been an enthralling title battle. Hamilton and Max Verstappen were level on points heading into the weekend, setting up a straight shoot-out between them.
Hamilton led for the majority of the race and looked to have victory in the bag until a late safety car closed up the field. It seemed like the race would end behind that safety car but, in his desire to have the title decided under racing conditions, Masi fast-tracked the process so the lights could go green on the final lap.
