FIA Will Not Fire Michael Masi After Controversial 2021 F1 Season
The new FIA President has backed F1 Race Director Michael Masi and expanded his powers
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- Michael Masi is best known for serving as Formula 1 race director and chairman of the Supercars Commission; his tenure ended after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy [web results up to 2025 indicate ongoing discussions about his future roles in motorsport].[2][3]
- Since leaving F1, reports have mentioned him taking on roles in other motorsport contexts (e.g., activity with MotorSport New Zealand and related development work) and continuing involvement in officiating and safety administration in various championships.[2]
- Media coverage around him has frequently centered on reactions to Abu Dhabi 2021, including criticisms of decisions and subsequent statements about receiving threats and public backlash; later coverage has focused on potential or actual new roles within regional championships.[4][7][10]
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