Michael Masi set for first job since being sacked as F1 race director

Former F1 race director Michael Masi is set to take his first job since being sacked earlier this year following the controversial events at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Michael Masi (AUS) FIA Race
Michael Masi (AUS) FIA Race

🌸According to , Masi is being lined up to replace Neil Cro✃mpton as chair of the Supercars Commission. 

Before his F1༒ involvement, Masi was d🍰eputy race director of V8 Supercars before becoming F2/3 director in 2018.

All 11 Supercars team owners will have to vote abo𒁏ut whether Masi should make a return t𝓡o the series as chair of the Commission.

Masi was removed as F1 race director in February following his poor-handling 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:of the 2021 title-decider between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Michael Masi (AUS) FIA Race Director with Chase Carey (USA) on the
Michael Masi (AUS) FIA Race Director with Chase Carey (USA) on the

His failure to folꦆlow the FIA’s sporting regulations about the Safety Car led to widespread criticism and fall-out, ultim꧟ately costing Hamilton a record eighth drivers’ title.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was very criticial, describing Masi as a "liability", while Verstappen and Red Bull defend🦩ed the Australian on several occasioꦇns.

Initially, Masi was due to work for the FIA in another role but F1’s governing body announced that he had left entirely in June to s𓄧pend time with his family. 

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