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FIA report confirms Michael Masi cost Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi F1 title decider

A long-awaited report into Max Verstappen's controversial title triumph has found that race director Michael Masi's decision on the final lap was incorrect

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2022

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi report does not address

The FIA's report into the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy has been published and triggers an unexpected question. Why did Formula 1 race director Michael Masi lose his job?

Autosport · Mar 19, 2022

FIA report blames ‘human error’ for Abu Dhabi GP controversy but result stands

The FIA’s inquiry into the title-defining GP in Abu Dhabi ruled that the then race director, Michael Masi, acted in ‘good faith’ and that the result is ‘valid’ and ‘cannot be changed’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2022

FIA concludes Masi acted in ‘good faith’ as Abu Dhabi GP report is released

The FIA has concluded former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi acted in ‘good faith’ in his handling of last year’s controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Autosport · Mar 19, 2022

FIA Abu Dhabi report: Masi acted in "good faith", made "human error"

The FIA has concluded that former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi acted in 'good faith' in his handling of last year's controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Motorsport · Mar 19, 2022

Assad Meets with UAE Rulers, Discusses Expanding Bilateral Relations

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a surprise visit to the UAE on his first trip to an Arab country since the Syrian conflict began in 2011. Assad met with UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in Dubai. The Syrian President also met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 19, 2022

Syria’s Assad visits UAE in first trip to Arab state since 2011

Bashar al-Assad meets the rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian war erupted.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022

Lewis Hamilton handed fine before first 2022 F1 race after negotiations with FIA boss

Hamilton skipped the FIA Gala in Paris following Max Verstappen's controversial Abu Dhabi victory, though his financial penalty will be going to a good cause

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

UFC 281 announced for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi

The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi in the fall.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2022

Hamilton had meeting with FIA president amid F1 Abu Dhabi report wait

Lewis Hamilton added to calls Formula 1 should be transparent with the FIA’s findings from the Abu Dhabi season finale investigation after a “good meeting” with President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Motorsport · Mar 18, 2022