Michael Masi

PARIS: The FIA, the governing body of world motorsport, has removed Michael Masi from his position as Formula 1 race director after an investigation into his handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas, who have recently worked in the World Endurance Championship and DTM respectively, will alternate the race director role. They will be assisted by Herbie Blash – who returns to F1 having previously acted as deputy to Masi’s predecessor Charlie Whiting, as permanent senior advisor.