Masi denies ‘deal’ with Red Bull over Jeddah restart
Max Verstappen’s grid ‘penalty’ for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix's second restart was an “offer” and not a ‘deal’, says Michael Masi.
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Masi: Permanent stewards could mean ‘perceived bias’
Michael Masi is against having a permanent stewarding panel in F1 over fears they would be accused of being biased over time.
FIA: Hamilton belt breach sends unacceptable message
Michael Masi has strongly condemned Lewis Hamilton's unbuckling of his safety belt after the race in Brazil, saying F1 drivers should set an example.
Alonso/Kimi Austin tangle was ‘a foul both ways’
Michael Masi has decided Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen fouled each other in their controversial incident at the United States Grand Prix.
Masi promises Miami circuit won’t be glorified ‘car park’
Michael Masi says the circuit for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix next year will "far from" resemble a car park.
Formula 1 to discuss flexible race start times
Michael Masi says talks will place about more flexible start times for grands prix if bad weather threatens disruption.
Masi: Lewis/Max penalties cannot be compared
Michael Masi says the incidents that took place at Silverstone and Monza, and the penalties that were given, cannot be compared.
Masi counters Red Bull over Perez guidance
FIA race director Michael Masi insists he “suggested” Sergio Perez give a place up to Charles Leclerc at Monza – despite Christian Horner claiming otherwise.
Masi holds hands up for Q3 start error at Spa
Michael Masi has admitted he was wrong to allow Q3 at the Belgian Grand Prix to start as scheduled – before Lando Norris had a heavy crash.
Monday Grand Prix at Spa was ‘impossible’ – Masi
Michael Masi confirmed a Monday race was never a possibility after a farcical Belgian Grand Prix curtailed by rain.
Masi still satisfied Spa circuit is safe for F1
Following the major crash at the 24-Hour race, Michael Masi remains confident Spa is a safe enough circuit for Formula 1.
Masi on how a race restarts with an empty grid
FIA race director Michael Masi has explained what would have happened if no driver had lined up on the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix restart.
FIA shed further light on T-shirt reprimands
Michael Masi has explained why four drivers received reprimands for breaches of pre-race T-shirt protocols at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Masi praises open-minded sprint qualifying approach
FIA race director Michael Masi feels the debut of sprint qualifying at the British Grand Prix was a success.
Masi: Consequences not a factor in penalties
Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has responded to criticism of the FIA for awarding Lewis Hamilton a 10-second penalty after he and Max Verstappen collided at Silverstone.
Masi explains sprint qualifying penalty process
F1 race director Michael Masi has confirmed the process of applying penalties that stem from sprint qualifying, which debuts at the British Grand Prix.
Masi optimistic about Igora Drive’s potential
F1 race director Michael Masi has suggested fans could be in for a pleasant aesthetic surprise when the Russian Grand Prix switches to Igora Drive.
FIA unmoved by Alonso’s fresh Turn 1 protests
Michael Masi has responded to Fernando Alonso’s criticism of drivers bypassing Turn 1 during the double-header of races at the Red Bull Ring.
Stewards didn’t hear McLaren’s Bottas complaint
Michael Masi has insisted the Styrian Grand Prix stewards did not need McLaren’s complaint to activate an investigation into Valtteri Bottas’ pit-lane spin.
FIA rule tweaks a result of ‘battle at the front’
Red Bull and Mercedes’ battle for the two 2021 World Championships has prompted an increase in Technical Directives, says Michael Masi.
Masi explains why Leclerc escaped Styria penalty
Michael Masi has confirmed the Styrian Grand Prix collision between Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly was adjudged to be just one of those first-lap racing incidents.
Imola near-miss could extend Safety Car stints
F1 race director Michael Masi has said he will extend Safety Car periods if it averts the prospect of a near-miss such as the one during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Masi: ‘Gravel not a solution’ for Sochi issues
Michael Masi has bit back at calls to put gravel at Turn 2 at Sochi, saying that doing so "isn't a solution everywhere".