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Lewis Hamilton felt "cheated" out of 2021 F1 title as star opens up on Abu Dhabi fiasco

Max Verstappen won his maiden F1 title last year while Hamilton was denied on the last lap after a series of controversial calls made by race director Michael Masi

Daily Mirror

F1 fans suspicious after Michael Masi 'signed NDA' with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP fiasco

Former F1 race director Michael Masi reportedly signed a non-disclosure agreement with the FIA to never discuss the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which led to Max Verstappen's first world title

Irish Mirror

Max Verstappen wins the Hungarian Grand Prix: F1 – as it happened

The defending world champion came from tenth on the grid as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell made it a Mercedes 2-3

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Masi felt like "most hated man in the world", received death threats

Ex-Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has revealed he received death threats and felt like “the most hated man in the world” after the controversial Abu Dhabi season finale.

Motorsport

Fuming fans sent axed F1 race director Michael Masi death threats after Abu Dhabi fiasco

For the first time, Masi has opened up on the level of horrific abuse he received from F1 fans on social media after the errors he made which cost Lewis Hamilton the 2021 title

Daily Mirror

Masi felt like “most hated man in the world”, received death threats after Abu Dhabi

Ex-Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has revealed he received death threats and felt like “the most hated man in the world” after the controversial Abu Dhabi season finale.

Autosport

Ex-F1 race director Masi reveals death threats, 'vile' abuse

Sydney (AFP) - Axed Formula One race director Michael Masi Sunday revealed he was bombarded with "vile" abuse and death threats after his stunning call that cost Lewis Hamilton an eighth world title.

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What F1 drivers want changed to deliver consistent decisions from the FIA

The issue of penalties for driving offences in Formula 1 has been a bugbear for years, and it has taken on an extra dimension this season.

Autosport

The anticipated culture change at the top of motorsport that is yet to arrive

OPINION: The FIA implemented changes to its Formula 1 race management in the wake of the controversial Abu Dhabi final last November that appeared to be the culture shift needed to restore faith in the governance of the series. However, so far in 2022, ongoing inconsistencies and a perceived lack…

Autosport

Ex-F1 race director Michael Masi breaks silence after quitting FIA after Abu Dhabi drama

Former F1 race director Michael Masi has spoken out for the first time since the Abu Dhabi controversy which prevented Lewis Hamilton from winning a record eighth F1 world title

Daily Mirror

Former F1 race director Masi responds to FIA departure

Michael Masi says it was a “pleasure and honour” to work for the FIA as Formula 1 race director and in previous roles after formally leaving the organisation.

Autosport

Former Formula One race director Michael Masi quits FIA after Abu Dhabi controversy

The Australian was sacked as Formula One race director in February.

The National (Scotland)

Much-criticised ex-Formula One race director Masi quits FIA

Paris (AFP) - Michael Masi, removed as Formula One race director over his management of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year, has left the FIA, the sport's governing body said.

AFP

F1 news: Michael Masi quits FIA as race director row rumbles on

Former Formula One race director Michael Masi has left the FIA less than six months after being sacked by F1.

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Former F1 race director Michael Masi leaves FIA

Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has left the FIA, according to a statement released on Tuesday.

Daily Mirror

Axed F1 race director Michael Masi leaves FIA months after Abu Dhabi controversy

The FIA have confirmed that former race director Michael Masi has left F1 for good after overseeing the controversial finish to the 2021 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Daily Mirror

George Russell demands F1 race director change in wake of fiery drivers' meeting

Many drivers have criticised the shared role this season amid accusations of inconsistent decisions, and Russell is the latest to suggest appointing two different race directors was a bad move

Motorsport

Russell calls for FIA to stick to one F1 race director

George Russell believes the FIA needs to stick to a single race director and have greater accountability for stewards after a heated Formula 1 drivers’ briefing on Friday.

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Ferrari boss slams FIA for 'no consistency' after latest failed protest against Red Bull

Two weeks on from the Monaco Grand Prix, it seems Ferrari are still furious about a lack of punishment for Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, who they feel broke rules around exiting the pit lane

Daily Mirror

Sebastian Vettel claims F1 is 'missing' axed Michael Masi who did 'really well'

Masi was removed from his role for the current season after his botched handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title-decider in 2021, but not everyone is pleased to see the back of him

Autosport

Post-Abu Dhabi 2021 FIA changes still need improving, say F1 drivers

Several leading Formula 1 drivers have said the FIA’s much-vaunted 2022 officiating changes implemented after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy still have “room for improvement”.

Autosport

Tsunoda "not trusting" FIA rules consistency in F1

Yuki Tsunoda says he has no trust in the consistency of the FIA's decisions following the latest change in stance over Formula 1's pitlane entry and exit lines.

Motorsport

Tsunoda "not trusting" FIA F1 rules consistency

Yuki Tsunoda says he has no trust in the consistency of the FIA's decisions following the latest change in stance over Formula 1's pit entry and exit lines.

AFP

Alonso accuses Formula One directors of 'incompetence'

Barcelona (AFP) - Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso on Friday made a blistering criticism of Formula One’s current stewarding standards and accused those running the sport of incompetence.

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton 'astonished' that axed F1 race director could make return to sport

Lewis Hamilton is stunned amid claims former F1 race director Michael Masi could make a surprise F1 comeback just two months after he was sacked for his role in the controversial Abu Dhabi GP last year

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