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Rumours of Masi sacking in Mercedes ‘quid pro quo' unravel

Reports suggesting that race director Michael Masi has been relieved of his duties have been cooled after he and Nicholas Tombazis appeared absent in the FIA’s January organisational structure chart. Masi has been the talk of Formula 1 since the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021, as Max Verstappen beat rival Sir Lewis Hamilton to the championship in a controversial turn of events. The title protagonists entered the final round of the season level on points after a remarkable season of chaotic racing over the previous 21 grand prix, and Verstappen beat his rival to pole position in the UAE capital. Hamilton flew past the Dutchman at the start of the race, streaked clear and...
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