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Ex-F1 race director Wittich defends Masi's decision-making at 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

Erstwhile F1 race director Niels Wittich has defended his predecessor’s officiating in the 2021 title decider

Autosport · Apr 16

Niels Wittich: Michael Masi a “scapegoat” who “didn’t do much wrong” at Abu Dhabi 2021

Erstwhile F1 race director Niels Wittich has defended his predecessor’s officiating in the 2021 title decider

Motorsport · Apr 16

What's next for Ben Sulayem after controversial FIA tenure so far?

Mohammed Ben Sulayem remains as FIA president after being re-elected, having run unopposed. Here's a look at his tenure so far and what is next

Autosport · Dec 12, 2025

From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every controversy the FIA is facing

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is preparing to run for re-election at the head of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA. But the vote comes at a tough time for the organisation after it was rocked by resignations, sackings and raised tensions with drivers.

Autosport · May 7, 2025

Why Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Piastri

As the lights went out at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri hooked up faster from second on the grid than polesitter Max Verstappen, and the McLaren and Red Bull headed into Turn 1 side by side.

Autosport · Apr 20, 2025

Why Max Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Oscar Piastri

As the lights went out at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri hooked up faster from second on the grid than polesitter Max Verstappen, and the McLaren and Red Bull headed into Turn 1 side by side.

Motorsport · Apr 20, 2025

Wittich breaks his silence on FIA exit: 'No reason given to this day'

Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has spoken up about his dismissal from the FIA in his first public comments on the matter.

Autosport · Mar 1, 2025

FIA boss reveals ‘new blood’ for 2025 F1 season after shock race director exit

Niels Wiitch was removed from his role as F1 race director in the final weeks of last season

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Formula One teams demand more from FIA after punishment for Norris in Qatar

Formula One teams are demanding more from the sport’s governing body after controversy over decisions made at the Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Max Verstappen wins F1 Qatar GP after Norris penalty and puncture chaos

Max Verstappen won a controversial F1 Qatar Grand Prix in which the race director came under fire for failing to remove debris from the track

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024