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Former FIA sporting director Nielsen returns to F1 in consultancy role
Former policeman Steve Nielsen, a well-known figure in the F1 paddock since the 1980s, is currently seen in Bahrain wearing an F1 shirt, even though he doesn’t hold an official full-time title. Nielsen has worked with various F1 teams including Lotus, Tyrrell, Benetton/Renault, and Williams in managerial roles before becoming F1’s sporting director in 2017 under Liberty Media’s ownership. During his tenure, he was deeply involved in developing sporting regulations, overseeing race operations, and coordinating efforts to ensure F1 races during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nielsen then transitioned to the FIA in 2023, where he took on a role overseeing sporting matters, including improvements to race control and regulations, before leaving to start his consultancy business. Back in F1 on a part-time basis, he continues to work on similar duties while also serving other clients such as race circuits.
