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    Masi says he received “death threats” over months after Abu Dhabi controversy

    Masi says he received “death threats” over months after Abu Dhabi controversy

    2021 F1 season

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    31st July 2022, 8:3731st July 2022, 14:01 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Former F1 race director Michael Masi said he received death threats after his controversial decision in last year’s Abu Dhabi. He is not allowed to discuss his disputed call.

    Former F1 race director Masi officially leaves FIA

    Former F1 race director Masi officially leaves FIA

    2022 F1 season

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    12th July 2022, 13:4013th July 2022, 12:49 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has officially left the FIA, seven months since he was found to have made errors in the handling of last year’s season finale.

    F1 race control and stewarding “super inconsistent” in 2022, says Tsunoda

    F1 race control and stewarding “super inconsistent” in 2022, says Tsunoda

    2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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    9th June 2022, 13:53 | Written by Will Wood and Claire Cottingham

    Yuki Tsunoda says that the FIA’s race direction and stewarding in Formula 1 over the opening races of 2022 has been “super inconsistent”.

    Masi was a “liability” for F1 and “disrespectful” towards drivers – Wolff

    Masi was a “liability” for F1 and “disrespectful” towards drivers – Wolff

    2022 F1 season

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    11th April 2022, 11:5312th April 2022, 0:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says former F1 race director Michael Masi still hasn’t accepted he was at fault in his handling of last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    FIA chose to remove “pressure and stress” from Masi – Ben Sulayem

    FIA chose to remove “pressure and stress” from Masi – Ben Sulayem

    2022 Bahrain Grand Prix

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    20th March 2022, 10:13 | Written by Keith Collantine

    FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the sport’s governing body replaced Michael Masi as race director due to the pressure he was under in the role.

    Ousted F1 race director Masi was “thrown under the bus”, says Verstappen

    Ousted F1 race director Masi was “thrown under the bus”, says Verstappen

    2022 F1 season

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    24th February 2022, 13:0224th February 2022, 13:53 | Written by Will Wood and Claire Cottingham

    Max Verstappen has spoken against the FIA’s decision to remove Michael Masi as Formula 1 race director, saying he was “thrown under the bus”.

    Horner criticises “harsh” decision to replace Masi as F1 race director

    Horner criticises “harsh” decision to replace Masi as F1 race director

    2022 F1 season

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    21st February 2022, 14:5721st February 2022, 16:58 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has criticised the FIA’s decision to replace Micheal Masi, saying they had been put under pressure to do so.

    FIA confirms replacement of Masi and changes to race control after Abu Dhabi row

    FIA confirms replacement of Masi and changes to race control after Abu Dhabi row

    2022 F1 season

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    17th February 2022, 13:2417th February 2022, 14:23 | Written by Keith Collantine

    The FIA has confirmed Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will not continue in the role following its investigation into the handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

    Masi deserves chance to stay as F1 race director – Ricciardo

    Masi deserves chance to stay as F1 race director – Ricciardo

    2022 F1 season

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    11th February 2022, 19:58 | Written by Will Wood

    Daniel Ricciardo believes Michael Masi should have the opportunity to remain in his position as FIA Formula 1 race director following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy.

    F1 race director Masi ‘did a very good job and I hope he sticks around’ – Vettel

    F1 race director Masi ‘did a very good job and I hope he sticks around’ – Vettel

    2022 F1 season

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    10th February 2022, 17:20 | Written by Will Wood

    Sebastian Vettel hopes FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will continue in his role in 2022 despite coming under heavy criticism over his handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of last year.

    FIA will fix problems with role of race director after Abu Dhabi row – Steiner

    FIA will fix problems with role of race director after Abu Dhabi row – Steiner

    2022 F1 season

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    4th February 2022, 14:55 | Written by Keith Collantine

    The FIA is “diligently working to make it mainly better for whoever is race director” after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix row, says Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.

    Masi “more than capable” of emulating Whiting’s success as F1 race director

    Masi “more than capable” of emulating Whiting’s success as F1 race director

    2022 F1 season

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    2nd February 2022, 7:183rd February 2022, 8:58 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has given FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi his full support following the controversial conclusion to last year’s world championship.

    FIA indicates Masi may not continue as F1 race director

    FIA indicates Masi may not continue as F1 race director

    2022 F1 season

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    28th January 2022, 16:04 | Written by Keith Collantine

    FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi may not remain in the role for the new season following the controversial conclusion to the 2021 world championship.

    Does F1 need a new race director – or deeper change – after Abu Dhabi restart row?

    Does F1 need a new race director – or deeper change – after Abu Dhabi restart row?

    News Focus

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    4th January 2022, 13:335th January 2022, 8:36 | Written by Keith Collantine

    FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi tried to avoid a controversial outcome to the 2021 championship but ended up causing one. How should the sport’s governing body respond?

    Masi had ‘referee’s right’ to make restart call – Marko

    Masi had ‘referee’s right’ to make restart call – Marko

    2021 F1 season

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    30th December 2021, 19:08 | Written by Will Wood

    Helmut Marko says FIA race director Micheal Masi had every right to restart the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the final lap.

    Wolff – Horner and I “overstepped” in radio messages to Masi in 2021

    Wolff – Horner and I “overstepped” in radio messages to Masi in 2021

    2021 F1 season

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    19th December 2021, 11:53 | Written by Will Wood

    Toto Wolff admits he and Christian Horner may have “overstepped” in their direct communication with race director Michael Masi this season.

    Why Mercedes believe they would have won an appeal but still lost the title

    Why Mercedes believe they would have won an appeal but still lost the title

    2021 F1 season

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    17th December 2021, 17:5217th December 2021, 17:52 | Written by Will Wood

    Why have Mercedes chosen not to pursue a formal appeal of the result of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and what could it mean for the future of the sport?

    Analysis: The four minutes that changed the destiny of the 2021 world championship

    Analysis: The four minutes that changed the destiny of the 2021 world championship

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    14th December 2021, 12:1314th December 2021, 12:17 | Written by Ida Wood

    Across a four-minute period late in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi changed his mind on a decision which ultimately determined which driver won the world championship.

    Points deduction rule reminder was issued for fans as well as drivers – Masi

    Points deduction rule reminder was issued for fans as well as drivers – Masi

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    11th December 2021, 14:53 | Written by Hazel Southwell

    FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi said he issued a reminder the stewards can deduct points from drivers and teams partly to ensure fans were aware of the rules.

    FIA’s “robust” points deduction warning to drivers a good deterrent – Wolff

    FIA’s “robust” points deduction warning to drivers a good deterrent – Wolff

    2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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    10th December 2021, 12:1211th December 2021, 9:31 | Written by Keith Collantine

    FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi’s pre-race warning over the possibility of points deductions for unsporting conduct has been welcomed by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

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