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Axed Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer has hit out at FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem following his dismissal and that of Deputy Formula 2 Race Director Janette Tan.
Following his dismissal as an F1 race steward, Mayer expressed concerns to BBC Sport about the diminishing number of elite-level race directors in the sport. He highlighted the abrupt dismissal of Tan, who was poised to become Formula 2 Race Director, as indicative of this trend. Marques, who recently debuted as F1 Race Director, will now take on additional responsibilities. Mayer praised Tan as a top-tier talent and emphasized the demanding nature of roles like F1 and F2 Race Director. He also criticized the management decisions within the FIA, highlighting his own dismissal via text after 15 years of service. Despite technical justifications, Mayer believes his removal stemmed from conflicts with FIA leadership, specifically regarding a track invasion incident during the US Grand Prix.
