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Ted Kravitz claims FIA wants Michael Masi to return as race director

Michael Masi has been spotted at the Australian Grand Prix, his home country’s race, returning to Formula 1 for the first time since his controversial decision cost Lewis Hamilton a record-breaking eighth world title.  After Masi’s decision to not follow the correct safety car procedure at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen won his first world title in a last-lap shootout. With Hamilton accusing officials of having “manipulated” the outcome, Masi left his role as Formula 1 race director. Since that infamous night, Masi has become chairman of the V8 Supercars Commission in Australia and joined the board of directors of Karting Australia. READ: Christian Horner furious...
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