Michael Masi ‘received death threats’ after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy Masi’s handling of the finale of the season-deciding Grand Prix has since seen him lose his role as race director The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Michael Masi ‘received death threats’ after controversial ending to F1 season Masi was removed as race director after his handling of a late safety car period which ended up costing Lewis Hamilton an eighth world title. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
Max Verstappen hits out at officials over F1 race director Michael Masi's sacking Formula One champion Max Verstappen takes aim at officials for sacking Australian race director Michael Masi over controversial end to 2021 season. ABC News · Feb 25, 2022
Max Verstappen Says Ex-Race Director Michael Masi Was ‘Thrown Under the Bus’ The Red Bull star did not agree with the decision to remove Michael Masi from his position in wake of the Abu Dhabi GP controversy. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2022
Max Verstappen slams Michael Masi sacking as star says race director was 'thrown under bus' Max Verstappen criticised the decision to sack Michael Masi as race director ahead of the new F1 season, following the backlash from December's controversial Abu Dhabi GP. Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022
‘Thrown under the bus’ – Max Verstappen criticises FIA over Michael Masi sacking Australian Masi was removed as Formula One’s race director last week in the wake of the controversial end to the 2021 title race. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Max Verstappen says Michael Masi was ‘thrown under the bus’ by FIA Masi will be given an alternative role within the FIA after his removal as race director The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Max Verstappen slams F1 for sacking Michael Masi after Abu Dhabi controversy: ‘He was thrown under the bus’ Max Verstappen has hit out at Formula One’s decision to sack Michael Masi - insisting that the embattled former race director was “thrown under the bus”. Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022
‘I will not go’: Vettel calls on F1 to scrap Russian GP after Ukraine invasion The four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has issued a strident call for Formula One to abandon this season’s scheduled race in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022
Lewis Hamilton calls for ‘everyone’ to see results of key FIA report The FIA report triggered significant structural changes, including race director’s Michael Masi removal The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022
Fernando Alonso risks wrath of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes with Abu Dhabi claim Plenty of drivers, team staff, pundits and fans were left fuming by Michael Masi's decisions in the 2021 season finale, but Alonso was not one of them Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022
Michael Masi's friend reveals axed F1 race director's reaction to brutal sacking Michael Masi was sacked from his position as F1 race director earlier this month amid the controversy surrounding the final race of last season in Abu Dhabi. Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022
Red Bull chief Christian Horner blasts decision to sack Michael Masi as F1 race director Masi was removed from his role by the FIA last week as the furore over his decisions as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix rages on, but not everyone is convinced it was the right call Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2022
Red Bull chief Christian Horner labels Michael Masi decision ‘harsh’ ‘I think it’s harsh. I think that he was in a very difficult position last year’ The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2022 Axing of F1 race director Michael Masi was ‘harsh’, says Red Bull chief Christian Horner Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes it is “harsh” that Michael Masi has been removed as F1 race director.
Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2022 Michael Masi 'may have walked instead of being sacked' from F1 race director role Masi will no longer be race director in the wake of his controversial decisions which may have changed the outcome of the 2021 title race
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022 Lewis Hamilton will not let controversial end to 2021 season ‘define’ his career The Briton, speaking as his Mercedes team launched its new car for the forthcoming campaign, revealed that he has not revisited the Yas Marina race
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022 F1 news: Toto Wolff praises ‘encouraging’ decision to sack Michael Masi after Lewis Hamilton title controversy Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has backed the FIA’s decision to remove race director Michael Masi following the controversial end to the 2021 season.
ABC News · Feb 18, 2022 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praises F1's changes to race director role after Michael Masi's sacking Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff says changes made to the race director role in the wake of Michael Masi sacking are "encouraging".
Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2022 Mercedes make final decision on F1 title appeal after Michael Masi sacked over controversy Mercedes have accepted the decision regarding the 2021 F1 world championship. As a result of his decision, Masi was sacked from his role of FIA race director yesterday
The Hindu · Feb 18, 2022 Masi exits as F1's race director after Abu Dhabi controversy Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas will act alternatively as race director, assisted by Herbie Blash as permanent senior advisor, Mr. Ben Sulayem said.
Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022 Lewis Hamilton warned Max Verstappen will be fired up with Michael Masi point to prove On top of defending his maiden F1 crown, Verstappen has now been given an added incentive to beat Lewis Hamilton again in the upcoming season
Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2022 Michael Masi Removed As Formula One Race Director After Abu Dhabi GP Review Masi will be offered a different position within the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
ABC News · Feb 17, 2022 Australia's Michael Masi sacked as Formula 1 race director following controversy in championship-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The Australian is removed from the role after overseeing the controversial finish to last season's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which ultimately cost Lewis Hamilton an eighth world title.
Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2022 Michael Masi loses role as Formula One’s race director after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title controversy Michael Masi has been removed from his role as Formula One’s race director in the aftermath of November’s hugely controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.