P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The FIA announced Niels Wittich would be leaving the FIA with immediate effect after resigning. Seems that might not be the case.
Niels Wittich has contradicted the FIA’s statement of his resignation, implying a potential disagreement about his departure. The FIA announced Wittich’s resignation, mentioning his replacement by Rui Marques from F2 and F3 as the new race director. Despite acknowledging Wittich’s professionalism, the FIA’s decision appears to have caused controversy. Wittich’s claim of not resigning suggests a sudden change in his status. The timing of the announcement, just before the final races, has raised questions and speculations about the circumstances of his departure. Allegations of internal conflicts and a preemptive dismissal by the FIA have added further complexity to the situation.