The Latest Breaking News from Michael Masi

Aussie Masi sacked as F1 race director

Australian official Michael Masi has been sacked from his role as Formula One's race director and offered a new role.

AAP · Feb 17, 2022

FIA removes Michael Masi as race director after Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy

Masi played a decisive role in the controversy that marred the climax of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Michael Masi sacked as F1 race director after Abu Dhabi GP controversy

Michael Masi, whose decisions late in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton lose the F1 world title, has been relieved of his duties as race director

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Mercedes Appears to Confirm Lewis Hamilton is Returning for Year 16

The star driver's intentions for this upcoming season were reportedly up in the air until now.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2022

Jenson Button gives verdict on how F1 should react to Abu Dhabi controversy

Max Verstappen’s championship win remains a point of contention for many after the race director appeared to bow to pressure from Red Bull chiefs

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

McLaren chief gives damning 2021 season verdict as pressure ramps up on Michael Masi

McLaren chief Andreas Seidl has revealed exactly how he felt about the end to the 2021 F1 season. Pressure to continues to mount on Michael Masi following his hand in the controversial title decider

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022

Michael Masi set to be 'axed' but may still get FIA lifeline after Abu Dhabi fiasco

Michaael Masi’s job as FIA race director has been up in the air since the controversial finish in Abu Dhabi last December - after his safety car ruling subsequently led to Max Verstappen dramatically pipping Lewis Hamilton to the title

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

Michael Masi’s future as F1 race director still in the balance following meeting

Two months since the contentious Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – a race Lewis Hamilton said was “manipulated” – Masi’s fate is yet to be decided.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

FIA give fans update into Abu Dhabi inquiry with Michael Masi's role on knife-edge

The FIA hosted a meeting today in London with all 10 teams over the controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which continues to dominate headlines ahead of the 2022 campaign

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

F1 engineers 'want Michael Masi sacked and Max Verstappen stripped of world title' ahead of 2022 season

F1 engineers want Max Verstappen to be stripped of the 2021 world title, according to a claim made by CEO William Storey. He also suggested they want race director Michael Masi to lose his job

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022