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Mohamed Ben Sulayem has suggested that the 2025 Formula 1 season will have rotating FIA race directors in his latest statement.
In 2024, the governing body director stirred controversy by dismissing former race director Niels Wittich with three races remaining in the season. This decision came after Wittich shared duties with Eduardo Freitas in 2023 due to the sudden passing of long-serving race director Charlie Whiting in 2019. Rui Marques, a former race director for Formula 2 and Formula 3, took over the role for the remaining races of 2024 while still fulfilling his duties as the F2 race director. The FIA’s decision to leave itself short-staffed left drivers and teams shocked. Looking ahead to 2025, the FIA announced plans to rely on multiple officials to fill the race director role, aiming to bring in new talent and expertise. Additionally, Ben Sulayem emphasized the importance of investing in training and selecting individuals based on merit and credibility, rather than diversity quotas, to ensure a strong and effective FIA moving forward.
