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Breaking: FIA in turmoil as sporting director quits

According to the BBC, Steve Nielsen has sensationally quit as the FIA's sporting director, less than 12 months on from accepting the role. Nielsen became the FIA's sporting director in January this year but has abandoned the position due to reportedly becoming 'unhappy'. Reportedly, changes to race operations that were suggested by Nielsen were not implemented by the governing body, who were 'not willing' to accept the recommendations. The sudden exit has come as a shock to F1 drivers and the teams, who were largely supportive of Nielsen being given the role at the start of the year. Want to work in Formula 1? Browse the latest F1 job vacancies Supposedly, many are 'dismayed' at his sudden...
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