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Tim Mayer claims he was fired from his F1 stewards role by the FIA via text message, after his involvement in a right of review on behalf of the Circuit of the Americas following the United States Grand Prix.
Former FIA steward Tim Mayer was dismissed from his volunteer role with the governing body through a text message, as confirmed by him after 15 years of stewardship. He expressed disappointment in the way the federation handled his dismissal, particularly considering his years of service. Mayer cited a conflict of interest issue arising from his FIA duties and his role in organizing F1’s U.S. races as the official reason for his firing, although he claims this is not the real cause. The decision to remove him stemmed from a disagreement over a safety issue during the U.S. Grand Prix weekend in October, where Ben Sulayem, FIA president, took offense to the wording of an appeal document prepared by Austin organizers. Despite Mayer’s efforts to resolve the matter quietly and amicably, he was ultimately let go from his duties starting in 2025 due to the fallout from the incident. The dispute revolved around the altered decision regarding the fan invasion incident at Circuit of the Americas, highlighting the complexities and challenges inherent in FIA stewardship roles.
