F1 remains under the spotlight for the way in which race director Michael Masi opted to overrule the sporting regulations to allow a safety car restart for the final lap at the... read more »
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John Watson says Michael Masi was under "pressure" in the season finale with two team bosses wanting the late-race drama to go their way, read more »
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Martin Brundle has called for change over the winter if Michael Masi is to remain in his role as FIA race director. read more »
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Helped somewhat by the heated battles between Verstappen and Hamilton seen throughout the 2021 Formula One championship, criticism on race director Michael Masi has mounted.... read more »
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While the Milton Keynes-based team saw Max Verstappen clinch his maiden drivers' title on Sunday, it has expressed some unease about the way events have been handled... read more »
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Michael Masi's words after the Eifel Grand Prix in 2020 appear to go against what he decided to do under Safety Car conditions in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Hamilton had looked on course to grab the win that he needed for an eighth title, before a late safety car was brought out following a crash for Williams driver Nicholas... read more »
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Nico Rosberg feels for Michael Masi's late-race decision in Abu Dhabi, as he had only seconds to make the call. read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi, and not the drivers, courted controversy at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Michael Masi has been the Formula 1 FIA race director since the passing of Charlie Whiting in 2019 but what do you need to know about the man at the centre of the controversial... read more »
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While Todt praised "all those who made it possible", many fans could not hide their anger at what they felt had been a shambolic running of the final F1 race of the... read more »
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Williams driver Latifi crashed into the wall at Turn 14 with six laps remaining at the Yas Marina Circuit, resulting in a safety car that would help decide the... read more »
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Martin Brundle has called for Michael Masi to be given "support" by the FIA after finding himself embroiled in controversy at the final round of the 2021 F1 world... read more »
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Damon Hill feels Red Bull have "played rough" with Michael Masi and understands why Mercedes have "struggled with the decisions". read more »
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Former F1 world champion Nico Rosberg has called for a clampdown of team lobbying of the FIA race director Michael Masi after confusion reigned at the season-finale. read more »
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Don't blame Michael Masi for the Abu Dhabi sh*t show, for the responsibility goes far higher. read more »
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Max Verstappen clinched the F1 world championship title at the Yas Marina circuit after race director Michael Masi elected to restart the race with one lap to go following a... read more »
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Mercedes lodged two protests with the FIA following the controversial end to the race at the Yas Marina Circuit, including one over the restart of the race with one lap... read more »
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Mercedes lodged two protests against the race result in the wake of Lewis Hamilton's title defeat to Verstappen in Abu Dhabi over the restart procedure by race director... read more »
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Verstappen clinched his first F1 world title in a dramatic end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, passing championship rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to win the race.The... read more »
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has revealed the pit wall was "screaming" at FIA race director Michael Masi to remove lapped cars from between Max Verstappen... read more »
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Lewis Hamilton lost out to Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers' championship after being overtaken on the final lap following a late restart by race director... read more »
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A furious Toto Wolff demanded that race director Michael Masi revoked his controversial call which cost Lewis Hamilton the title in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi has insisted Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have a "clear understanding of where the line is" ahead of the F1 title showdown at the... read more »
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FIA race director Michael Masi does not come down hard enough on drivers who block rivals in qualifying, says Fernando Alonso. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |