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Brundle: Shared Verstappen/Hamilton F1 title would be fitting

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 599 views )

F1 remains under the spotlight for the way in which race director Michael Masi opted to overrule the sporting regulations to allow a safety car restart for the final lap at the... read more »

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Brundle demands "things must change" for "bullied" Masi to continue with FIA

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 919 views )

Martin Brundle has called for change over the winter if Michael Masi is to remain in his role as FIA race director. read more »

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FIA to outlaw in-race lobbying from teams

over 3 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 630 views )

Ross Brawn has revealed that in the wake of Sunday's Grand Prix, teams will not be allowed to lobby the race director during races from next season. read more »

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What next for F1 after questionable race direction at Abu Dhabi?

over 3 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 715 views )

Helped somewhat by the heated battles between Verstappen and Hamilton seen throughout the 2021 Formula One championship, criticism on race director Michael Masi has mounted.... read more »

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Red Bull: F1 needs rules rethink after Abu Dhabi GP controversy

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 585 views )

While the Milton Keynes-based team saw Max Verstappen clinch his maiden drivers' title on Sunday, it has expressed some unease about the way events have been handled... read more »

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Formula 1 to stop team bosses contacting FIA mid-race

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 591 views )

Team bosses will be blocked from badgering the race director next season, says Ross Brawn. read more »

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Verstappen felt for Hamilton over nature of F1 title loss

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 574 views )

Hamilton had looked on course to grab the win that he needed for an eighth title, before a late safety car was brought out following a crash for Williams driver Nicholas... read more »

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PF1 Verdict: Abu Dhabi controversy and that final lap

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 541 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi, and not the drivers, courted controversy at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Michael Masi - Who is F1's race director?

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 739 views )

Michael Masi has been the Formula 1 FIA race director since the passing of Charlie Whiting in 2019 but what do you need to know about the man at the centre of the controversial... read more »

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Latifi: "Never my intention" to influence F1 title battle

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 829 views )

Williams driver Latifi crashed into the wall at Turn 14 with six laps remaining at the Yas Marina Circuit, resulting in a safety car that would help decide the... read more »

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FIA race director Masi has "too much on his plate" and "needs support" - Brundle

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 678 views )

Martin Brundle has called for Michael Masi to be given "support" by the FIA after finding himself embroiled in controversy at the final round of the 2021 F1 world... read more »

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F1 must cut team lobbying of "referee" - Rosberg

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 2582 views )

Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has called for a clampdown of team lobbying of the FIA race director Michael Masi after confusion reigned at the season-finale. read more »

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Horner: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi GP felt "desperate"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1008 views )

Max Verstappen clinched the F1 world championship title at the Yas Marina circuit after race director Michael Masi elected to restart the race with one lap to go following a... read more »

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Mercedes protest over Abu Dhabi F1 race restart not upheld by stewards

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 717 views )

Mercedes lodged two protests with the FIA following the controversial end to the race at the Yas Marina Circuit, including one over the restart of the race with one lap... read more »

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Stewards dismiss Mercedes protest for Verstappen overtaking behind safety car

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 912 views )

Mercedes lodged two protests against the race result in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's title defeat to Verstappen in Abu Dhabi over the restart procedure by race director... read more »

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Wolff involved in radio altercation with FIA race director after dramatic F1 finale

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 789 views )

Toto Wolff was involved in a heated exchange with FIA race control as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix reached its dramatic conclusion. read more »

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Verstappen: Mercedes F1 protest in Abu Dhabi GP "sums up this season"

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 869 views )

Verstappen clinched his first F1 world title in a dramatic end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, passing championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win the race.The... read more »

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Red Bull "screaming" at FIA during controversial end to season - Horner

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 921 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed the pit wall was "screaming" at FIA race director Michael Masi to remove lapped cars from between Max Verstappen... read more »

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Mercedes lodges protest with FIA over Abu Dhabi GP restart

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 559 views )

Lewis Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers' championship after being overtaken on the final lap following a late restart by race director... read more »

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Wolff urges Masi to reinstate Hamilton as winner

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 854 views )

A furious Toto Wolff demanded that race director Michael Masi revoked his controversial call which cost Lewis Hamilton the title in Abu Dhabi. read more »

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Hamilton and Verstappen have "clear understanding of where line is" - FIA

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 583 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi has insisted Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have a "clear understanding of where the line is" ahead of the F1 title showdown at the... read more »

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Alonso slams ‘too soft’ Masi over qualy traffic

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 509 views )

FIA race director Michael Masi does not come down hard enough on drivers who block rivals in qualifying, says Fernando Alonso. read more »

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Alonso rants 'no rules' F1 needs "a referee to protect us"

over 3 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 844 views )

Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 needs "a referee to protect us" having hit out at the sport for having "no rules" and describing FIA race director Michael... read more »

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Alonso slams ‘too soft race director’ for final sector traffic chaos

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 714 views )

Fernando Alonso has come and out criticised Formula 1 race director Michael Masi as “too soft” following the final sector chaos in Q2, which resulted in a traffic jam of cars... read more »

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Alonso launches scathing attack on FIA

over 3 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 598 views )

Fernando Alonso has launched a scathing attack on the FIA and Michael Masi, accusing the governing body's race director of being "too soft". read more »