P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Niels Wittich was removed as FIA race director after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and replaced by Rui Marques.
Max Verstappen finds the timing of the FIA’s decision to replace Niels Wittich as F1 race director as “weird.” Wittich was removed following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and replaced by Rui Marques for the final three races of the season. Marques, previously a director in F2 and F3, took over suddenly, sparking surprise and speculation due to the lack of a clear reason for Wittich’s dismissal. Verstappen, aiming for his fourth consecutive title, expressed his surprise at the decision and highlighted areas for improvement in Brazil but expressed uncertainty about the change at this stage of the season. Despite the unexpected switch, Verstappen acknowledged that the decision has been made, and the teams will have to adapt.
