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Ex-F1 race director Wittich defends Masi's decision-making at 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

Erstwhile F1 race director Niels Wittich has defended his predecessor’s officiating in the 2021 title decider

Autosport

Niels Wittich: Michael Masi a “scapegoat” who “didn’t do much wrong” at Abu Dhabi 2021

Erstwhile F1 race director Niels Wittich has defended his predecessor’s officiating in the 2021 title decider

Motorsport

What's next for Ben Sulayem after controversial FIA tenure so far?

Mohammed Ben Sulayem remains as FIA president after being re-elected, having run unopposed. Here's a look at his tenure so far and what is next

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FIA comfortable with controversial F1 marshal intervention in Las Vegas GP

Formula 1's latest close encounter with marshals at the Las Vegas Grand Prix explained

Motorsport

FIA defends criticised F1 Las Vegas GP marshal intervention

F1's latest close encounter with marshals at the Las Vegas GP explained

Autosport

Former FIA F1 race director condemns Las Vegas GP marshals on live track

Former FIA F1 race director Niels Wittich has criticised the sight of marshals running across a live race track during the opening lap of the Las Vegas Grand Prix

Motorsport

From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every scandal the FIA is facing

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is preparing to run for re-election at the head of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA. But the vote comes at a tough time for the organisation after it was rocked by resignations, sackings and raised tensions with drivers.

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From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every controversy the FIA is facing

Autosport

Why Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Piastri

As the lights went out at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri hooked up faster from second on the grid than polesitter Max Verstappen, and the McLaren and Red Bull headed into Turn 1 side by side.

Autosport

Why Max Verstappen was penalised for Turn 1 move on Oscar Piastri

Motorsport

Wittich breaks his silence on FIA exit: 'No reason given to this day'

Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has spoken up about his dismissal from the FIA in his first public comments on the matter.

Autosport

FIA boss reveals ‘new blood’ for 2025 F1 season after shock race director exit

Niels Wiitch was removed from his role as F1 race director in the final weeks of last season

The Independent UK

Formula One teams demand more from FIA after punishment for Norris in Qatar

Formula One teams are demanding more from the sport’s governing body after controversy over decisions made at the Qatar Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK

Max Verstappen wins F1 Qatar GP after Norris penalty and puncture chaos

Max Verstappen won a controversial F1 Qatar Grand Prix in which the race director came under fire for failing to remove debris from the track

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Verstappen wins F1 Qatar GP after Norris penalised for speeding under yellow flags – as it happened

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to another victory in dominant fashion after McLaren’s Lando Norris was penalised for failing to slow for yellow flags

Autosport

Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business"

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business”

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

Autosport

Ex-F1 race director Wittich returns for GTWCE finale

Niels Wittich oversaw the final round of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in Jeddah, after his surprise departure from the FIA as Formula 1's race director.

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What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

Motorsport

F1 drivers want answers from FIA over “who is getting fired next”

George Russell has suggested that the FIA needs to give Formula 1 drivers some clarity on “who is getting fired next” after the latest shock departures from the governing body.

The Independent UK

He should start doing comedy – Norris laughs off Verstappen car switch comments

Red Bull driver Verstappen claimed he would have won the championship a lot sooner in Norris’ McLaren.

Autosport

Sacked F1 race steward Mayer takes aim at FIA president

Sacked F1 race steward Tim Mayer has taken aim at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a series of claims.

Autosport

Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

The Independent UK

F1’s lead steward ‘sacked’ by FIA boss – just weeks after race director dismissed

The shock decision comes a matter of weeks after Niels Wittich was axed before the end of the season

Autosport

F1 drivers impressed by swift action from new FIA race director

George Russell and Carlos Sainz have said they were impressed by FIA’s new Formula 1 race director Rui Marques after he swiftly implemented the changes they suggested in the drivers' briefing.

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