Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has faced calls from many quarters to resign over his controversial safety car decision which chased the course of the title race last season.
His call to fast-track the process and resume racing for the final lap at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix allowed Max Verstappen to overtake Lewis Hamilton and win the championship.
Masi was accused by some of prioritising entertainment over sporting integrity, with scores of pundits and fans stating their belief that his position is now untenable as a result.
