Michael Masi

Formula 1: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to be reviewed by FIA for future lessons

Verstappen claimed his first world title when he passed Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes on the final lap. He was given the opportunity after a key decision by race director Michael Masi.

Formula 1 2021: Bahrain GP race director clarifies ruling for Max Verstappen penalty

Masi, who denied all claims of inconsistency, pointed out the Red Bull driver was asked to hand back the race lead because he 'gained an advantage' in running off track, not only because he had crossed the white lines

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's time penalties at Russian GP was in line with regulations, says FIA's Michael Masi

Race director Michael Masi has hit back at Lewis Hamilton’s claim that Formula One’s rulers are trying to stop him winning races — and said Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix stewards acted fairly by penalising him.

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton accuses stewards of 'trying to stop' him after time penalties at Russian GP

During the race, on team radio, Hamilton had described the penalties as ridiculous, a term he repeated afterwards and during an interview with Sky Sports.

Formula 1 2019: FIA to counsel Max Verstappen on yellow flags after Red Bull driver ignores safety warning in Mexican GP

Formula One’s governing body will emphasise to Max Verstappen and others the importance of respecting yellow warning flags for safety after the Red Bull driver failed to slow in Mexican Grand Prix qualifying.

FIA director Michael Masi says probe in Formula Two driver Anthoin Hubert's crash has begun, safety in motor racing ever evolving

Hubert’s death, the first as a result of an accident at a Grand Prix for five years, stunned the sport