Martin Brundle has suggested FIA race director Michael Masi could become "the sacrificial lamb" at the end of an inquiry into the events of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton is likely to feel "very, very angry" if Michael Masi is allowed to continue as FIA race director this season. read more »
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Damon Hill believes Michael Masi "buckled under pressure" from Mercedes and Red Bull in the controversial climax to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »
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Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle doesn't believe relieving Michael Masi of his role as F1 Race Director will solve the sport's problems. The FIA and F1 were... read more »
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Michael Masi caused an "unlevel playing field" in Abu Dhabi, but without taking sides between drivers, according to John Watson. read more »
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Sacking Michael Masi would not solve Formula 1's problems amid an inquiry into last year's controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Martin Brundle has warned. read more »
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Newly-elected FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been handed a difficult task in reviewing what happened in the closing stages of the title decider between Max Verstappen... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 future should not hinge on Michael Masi and he "will be back" on the grid this year, believes Martin Brundle as the Sky Sports F1... read more »
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A report has explained why the FIA's new organisational structure chart does not spell trouble for Michael Masi and Nicholas Tombazis. read more »
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Masi was roundly criticised for his handling of the late safety car restart in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which resulted in Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton losing the race... read more »
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Johnny Herbert does not see a way back for F1 race director Michael Masi after the controversy of Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Under-fire FIA race director Michael Masi has been accused of doing "too much damage to Formula 1" following his controversial handling of events last season. read more »
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Michael Masi's future as Formula 1's race director remains at the centre of scrutiny and uncertainty in the wake of the controversial end to the 2021 season in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has jumped to the defence of the FIA's under-fire race director Michael Masi. read more »
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An investigation by Formula One's governing body into last season's Abu Dhabi finale is picking up speed amid speculation the outcome will determine whether... read more »
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Michael Masi's tenure as FIA race director has been cast into further doubt after a BBC report suggested a deal had been made between Mercedes and the governing body over... read more »
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Sky Sports' Craig Slater says Michael Masi's Abu Dhabi decisions have caused a "headache" for Formula 1. read more »
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A BBC report has cited a senior source as telling them Mercedes dropped their Abu Dhabi appeal after striking a deal with the FIA - but the team have denied it. read more »
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Despite drivers who seemingly can't stop talking to the media, Twitter 'bitch fights', David Bowie, Michael Masi and "ex champion" Alain Prost... these... read more »
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Bernie Ecclestone believes race director Michael Masi was out of his depth at times in 2021. read more »
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Mercedes principal Toto Wolff says that firing Formula 1 race director Michael Masi is not a fix for the series. read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has defended FIA race director Michael Masi following the controversial conclusion to the 2021 Formula 1 world championship. read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi continues to receive criticism following the controversial events of Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto says Michael Masi had the "hardest job on the planet" in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen was crowned champion for the first time in the Yas Marina finale after he beat Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton thanks to a late safety car period... read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
