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Niels Wittich, the former F1 director, came to Michael Masi’s defence of the controversial decision he made in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Former Formula 1 director Niels Wittich has defended Michael Masi’s controversial decision in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the FIA’s F1 race director was criticized for allowing the two championship contenders, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, to battle on the final lap.
Masi was removed from his role following the race finale, where Verstappen overtook Hamilton to claim the championship title, denying Hamilton his eighth title.
Wittich, who took over Masi’s role temporarily, supported Masi’s decision, stating that Masi had the authority and discretion to manage the safety car deployment.
The thrilling final lap decision in Abu Dhabi has reignited debates about races ending under safety car conditions, with fans and experts alike discussing the impact of Masi’s choice in the title outcome.
Masi’s controversial decision ultimately led to a dramatic conclusion to the 2021 F1 season, sparking discussions about the rules and regulations surrounding race finishes in Formula 1.
