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Masi out as race director as FIA shakes-up officiating!
FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has announced changes to the officiating of Formula 1 Grand prix events - and confirmed the removal of Michael Masi as race director. The changes are the result of a wide-ranging review of the controversial events at the end of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP which culminated in Max Verstappen beating Lewis Hamilton to the world championship title. Masi's decisions ahead of the final lap restart in the race were heavily criticised and resulted in an appeal by Mercedes about the way the situation had been handled. Read also: Horner calls for 'better support' for Masi and 'simplified rules' Mercedes subsequently decided not to appeal the decision after being...
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