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

over 4 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 957 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 818 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 837 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 748 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 902 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1068 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1138 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 865 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 2849 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1261 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1006 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1138 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 960 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1067 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1503 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 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 759 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1063 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 858 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 4 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 675 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 4 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1094 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 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1037 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 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 801 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 »

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Different rules for finale would make ‘mockery’ of F1 – Horner

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1058 views )

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner says stewards should not apply potential penalties differently this weekend in Abu Dhabi, just because it is the final event of the... read more »

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Mercedes downplay Hamilton "spicy" engine advantage

over 4 years ago

from: GPfans.com

( 1493 views )

Mercedes director of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has insisted a bigger deal is being made out of Lewis Hamilton's "spicy" engine ahead of his F1 title... read more »

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Shovlin rules out engine change for Hamilton

over 4 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 968 views )

Following media reports that Mercedes might gamble on an engine change for Lewis Hamilton, the team's trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin has ruled out the move. read more »