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F1 drivers blindsided by race director Wittich’s sudden exit
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21/11/2024 at 15:5321/11/2024 at 15:47 The abrupt removal last week of FIA race director Niels Wittich with just three races left in the season has left Formula 1’s top drivers stunned, with many questioning the timing and rationale behind the decision. Wittich, who had been at the helm of race control since the start of the 2022 season, has been replaced by Rui Marques starting at this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. The move has sparked confusion and unease across the paddock, and especially among the driver community, with three-time world champion Max Verstappen describing the situation as “weird.” “Of course it is a bit weird with three...
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