Ever since the title decider at the Yas Marina circuit, Michael Masi has been under a lot of criticism for his last-lap decisions that led to Max Verstappen pipping Lewis Hamilton for the 2021 F1 Drivers Championship.

The race director was criticized after only allowing cars between Hamilton and Verstappen to unlap themselves before racing got back underway with the Dutchman on much fresher tires.

Following the race, criticism piled up for the Australian that led to Mercedes lodging protests which were subsequently dismissed. The team also decided to drop their official appeal.

Masi is notably absent from the organizational chart on the official FIA website which features newly-elected FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

There has been talk about Hamilton’s retirement. The star hasn’t spent much time in public after the 2021 season and team principal Totto Wolff thinks it’s because he “lacks words.”

SOURCE: SPORTSKEEDA