Michael Masi

Masi explains why Sainz and others avoided DRS penaltiesMasi explains why Sainz and others avoided DRS penalties

Masi explains why Sainz and others avoided DRS penalties

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has clarified why Carlos Sainz and several other drivers in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix…

5 years ago
'Annoyed' Verstappen takes aim at Hamilton'Annoyed' Verstappen takes aim at Hamilton

'Annoyed' Verstappen takes aim at Hamilton

Max Verstappen admits he should have lifted when arriving on the scene of Valtteri Bottas' accident in qualifying but insists…

5 years ago
Masi not worried by Ferrari team orders in SochiMasi not worried by Ferrari team orders in Sochi

Masi not worried by Ferrari team orders in Sochi

FIA race director Michael Masi says that he's not concerned by Ferrari's use of team orders and pre-planned strategy in…

5 years ago
Masi denies drivers 'flexing their muscles' over 2021 regsMasi denies drivers 'flexing their muscles' over 2021 regs

Masi denies drivers 'flexing their muscles' over 2021 regs

FIA race director Michael Masi rejected the idea that drivers were "flexing their muscles" by being more involved in recent…

6 years ago
Steiner under fire from FIA for Sochi radio rant at stewardsSteiner under fire from FIA for Sochi radio rant at stewards

Steiner under fire from FIA for Sochi radio rant at stewards

Haas boss Guenther Steiner may come under scrutiny from the FIA for his scathing objection to the Russian Grand Prix…

6 years ago
Renault wants more leniency for tech breaches but FIA disagreesRenault wants more leniency for tech breaches but FIA disagrees

Renault wants more leniency for tech breaches but FIA disagrees

Renault F1 boss Cyrill Abiteboul believes minor tech breaches in F1 should be treated with more leniency, but FIA race…

6 years ago
FIA race director Masi 'doing a sensational job', says SeidlFIA race director Masi 'doing a sensational job', says Seidl

FIA race director Masi 'doing a sensational job', says Seidl

McLaren F1 boss Andreas Seidl admits he's impressed with FIA race director Michael Masi, insisting the man who followed in…

6 years ago
Gasly suggests 'spotters' to counter cockpit visibility issuesGasly suggests 'spotters' to counter cockpit visibility issues

Gasly suggests 'spotters' to counter cockpit visibility issues

Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly has suggested that Formula 1 could use a system of 'spotters' to help cut down…

6 years ago
F1 bosses seeking solutions to qualifying congestionF1 bosses seeking solutions to qualifying congestion

F1 bosses seeking solutions to qualifying congestion

Formula 1 bosses are to meet next week to discuss ways of avoiding the events that led to an embarrassing…

6 years ago
Masi rules out knee-jerk reaction to 'freak' Peroni incidentMasi rules out knee-jerk reaction to 'freak' Peroni incident

Masi rules out knee-jerk reaction to 'freak' Peroni incident

Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says he's not expecting the sport to make any major changes to venues in…

6 years ago
FIA clarifies why Leclerc move against Hamilton went unpunishedFIA clarifies why Leclerc move against Hamilton went unpunished

FIA clarifies why Leclerc move against Hamilton went unpunished

FIA race director Michael Masi offered his insight into the reasons why Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was not punished for his…

6 years ago
Mercedes predicting more 'tow' qualifying antics at MonzaMercedes predicting more 'tow' qualifying antics at Monza

Mercedes predicting more 'tow' qualifying antics at Monza

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin believes drivers will once again try to outsmart each other in qualifying at Monza…

6 years ago