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Formula 1 will have a new race director from the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Niels Wittich has stepped down with immediate effect
Niels Wittich has resigned as the Formula 1 race director, with the change taking effect immediately, just ahead of the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix. Wittich has been the sole race director of F1 since the beginning of the 2023 season, taking over the role after the end of Michael Masi’s tenure following the controversial end of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The unexpected announcement of Wittich’s resignation came from the FIA on a Tuesday. The FIA expressed gratitude for Wittich’s professionalism and dedication during his time as race director and wished him well in his future endeavors. Rui Marques, who has extensive experience within the FIA and has previously held various roles in motorsport, including serving as race director in Formula 2 and Formula 3, will take over as the new Formula 1 race director.
