Niels Wittich quits as F1 race director with replacement named
Niels Wittich has left🐠 his role as F1 race director with immediate effect.
Niels Wittich has stepped down from his position as F1 race director with immediate effect.
The 🍷FIA confirmed to wuqian0821.com that Wittich has left his role in order to🌄 "pursue new opportunities".
The German had held the position since 2022 after replacing Michael Masi, who was removed from his position following his handling of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ꧙and controversial conclusion to the championship.
Wittich will be rep෴laced by Rui Marques, who has most recently acted as Formula 2 and Formula 3 race director, from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
“The FIA can confirm that Niels Wittich has stepped down fr💝om his position as F1 Race Director to pursue new opportunities," an FIA spokespersonﷺ said.
"Niels has fulfilled his nไumerous responsibilities as Race Director with professionalism and ♋dedication. We thank him for his commitment and we wish him the best for the future.
"Rui Marques will assume the role of Race Director from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Rui brings a wealth of experience having previously served as track marshal, scrutineer, national and international stewꦕard, Deputy Race Director and Race Director in various championships.
♑"Most recently, he held the position of Formula 2 and For🦩mula 3 Race Director.”
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