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Massa legal team hopes for support from Hamilton in 2008 F1 title case

Prompted by an interview with ex-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone earlier this year, plus archive footage of late FIA race director Charlie Whiting, Massa believes F1 and the governing body were aware of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix ‘crashgate’ scandal in time to take action before the championship was decided.

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Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home"

Although the circumstances surrounding the Crashgate controversy at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix had been consigned to F1's history books by many, it has become a hot topic again.

Autosport

F1 exclusive: Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home"

Although the circumstances surrounding the Crashgate controversy at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix had been consigned to F1's history books by many, it has become a hot topic again.

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FIA completes F1 shake-up with Nielsen brought in as sporting director

The FIA has made Steve Nielsen its sporting director, with responsibility for F1 sporting matters, the remote operations centre and future sporting regulations

The Guardian - UK

Michael Masi lands new role in motorsport one year on from F1's Abu Dhabi farce

Masi returned to Australia this year after leaving the FIA in the wake of his botched handling of the Abu Dhabi season finale last December, which resulted in Lewis Hamilton missing out on an eighth world title

Daily Mirror

FIA: F1 race control changes for 2022 a bandage, not a cure

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Formula 1's arrangement of rotating race directors this season is a 'bandage' and not a cure.

Autosport

Former F1 race director Masi linked to second new motorsport role

Former F1 race director Michael Masi is being linked to a second key motorsport role in Australia.

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Former F1 race director Masi set for top Supercars role

Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi is set to become the new Chairman of the Supercars Commission in Australia.

Motorsport

What F1 drivers want changed to deliver consistent decisions from the FIA

The issue of penalties for driving offences in Formula 1 has been a bugbear for years, and it has taken on an extra dimension this season.

Autosport

Ex-F1 race director Michael Masi breaks silence after quitting FIA after Abu Dhabi drama

Former F1 race director Michael Masi has spoken out for the first time since the Abu Dhabi controversy which prevented Lewis Hamilton from winning a record eighth F1 world title

Daily Mirror

Former F1 race director Masi responds to FIA departure

Michael Masi says it was a “pleasure and honour” to work for the FIA as Formula 1 race director and in previous roles after formally leaving the organisation.

Autosport

Zhou Feared F1 Car Would Catch Fire with Him Trapped Inside

Trapped upside down inside his mangled car, Zhou Guanyu felt something leaking. He wasn't sure what it was, but the Formula One driver knew that it potentially raised the risk of his car exploding in flames and him being stuck inside. "I didn’t know where I was because I was…

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‘I don’t know how I survived’: Zhou Guanyu feared fire after British GP crash

The Chinese driver, who was trapped in his Alfa Romeo until marshals helped, said: ‘The halo saved me … I just tried to switch the engine off’

The Guardian - UK

F1 Stewards: Who are they, what do they do & how are they chosen?

Stewards in F1 are responsible for some of the most talked-about decisions in F1, but who are they, what do they do and how are they chosen? Find out all that and more here.

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Berger doesn't see "way forward" for Aston Martin under Krack

Ex-Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger says he doesn't see a 'way forward' for Aston Martin under new team principal Mike Krack given BMW's recent record in DTM.

Motorsport

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi F1 report does not address

The FIA's report into the Abu Dhabi GP controversy has been published, and the unexpected question it triggers is why did Formula 1 race director Michael Masi lose his job?

Autosport

The unexpected question the FIA's Abu Dhabi report does not address

The FIA's report into the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy has been published and triggers an unexpected question. Why did Formula 1 race director Michael Masi lose his job?

Autosport

In full: The FIA report on the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The findings from the FIA's report into the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have finally been released on the eve of the 2022 Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

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FIA veteran Haywood returns in F1 deputy race director role

FIA Formula 1 race control veteran Colin Haywood has returned from retirement to help with the transition to new race directors Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas.

Motorsport

Who will have the F1 race director role in 2022?

With just a few weeks to go before the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season, speculation continues about Michael Masi's role as the FIA's race director.

Daily Mirror

Toto Wolff slammed for 'unacceptable' behaviour towards Michael Masi during title finale

Toto Wolff was heard blasting FIA director Michael Masi over his team radio at last month's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and his behaviour has now been slammed.

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff’s Michael Masi comments ‘completely unacceptable’, Martin Brundle claims

Brundle believes the Mercedes team principal knows he stepped over the line

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