FIA Structural Plans See Michael Masi’s Exit As Race Director
Written By Uche Dozie
Structural changes in formula one have seen race director, Michael Masi relieved of his duties as the FIA announce plans ahead of the new season.
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Masi’s position reshuffle is apparently not unconnected to the controversial call he made at the finale at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
The 44-year-old Australian’s untimely decision aided Red Bull’s driver, Max Verstappen’s maiden driver’s championship title denying Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton an eight driver’s title.
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F1 president, announced the structural adjustments through a statement which reads in part.
“I would like to inform you that a new race management team will be put in place starting in Barcelona for the test session.
“Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas will act alternatively as Race Director, assisted by Herbie Blash as permanent senior advisor.
“Michael Masi, who accomplished a very challenging job for three years as Formula 1 race director following Charlie Whiting, will be offered a new position within the FIA.
“I presented this complete plan to the members of the World Motor Sport Council and the Senate who gave their full support.” He said.
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Ben Sulayem mentioned other changes like the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee and the change in direct communication to the race director.
“Alike the Video Assistance Referee (VAR) in football, it will be positioned in one of the FIA Offices as a backup outside the circuit. In real-time connection with the FIA F1 race director, it will help to apply the sporting regulations using the most modern technological tools,” he said.
“Direct radio communications during the race, currently broadcast live by all TVs, will be removed in order to protect the race director from any pressure and allow him to take decisions peacefully. It will still be possible to ask questions to the race director, according to a well-defined and non-intrusive process.
“Unlapping procedures behind Safety Car will be reassessed by the F1 Sporting Advisory Committee and presented to the next F1 Commission prior to the start of the season.”
“I warmly thank all those who contributed to this reform. These changes will enable us to start the 2022 Formula 1 season in the best conditions, and our sport will.”
Masi stepped in to replace Whiting after his sudden death on the eve of the 2019 season opener.
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