Ex-F1 race director Michael Masi secures new motorsport job for 2023
Masi has returned to his native Australia after leaving the FIA for his ill-handling of the season-deciding 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
He was initially moved to aไnother role within the FIA before leaving the organisation as a whole.
In September, - a series that he had worked in before worki﷽ng in F1.
For 2023, Masi will become a director on ꧃the board for Karting Australia.
He will begin the role on January 1, 2023.
“Michael’s experience in the world of motorspor🦩t in♛ Australia, and on a world level, is exceptional, and we’re delighted that he has decided to accept the invitation to join the Board.
“Melissa is well versed in the way in which Karting Australia operates and brings great business expertise and adds further experience to our already well-credentialled Board of Directors,” said Karting A๊ustralia Chairman Kevin Davis.
“To have two more highly credentialed people like Michael and Melissa jo⛄in our B꧂oard adds further strength, stability, and experience for Karting Australia.”
Masi’s roles within motorsport
Masi was formerly SuperCars deputy race director in 2016 before being appointed as Charlie Whiting🍌’s second in co𝔍mmand two years later.
Masi was promoted to F1 race director in 2019 following Whiting’s passing, holding the rꦑole until the end of last ye🎐ar.
The Australian’s failure toꦿ follow the correct Safety Car rules at the end of last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix led to widespread controversy and the reason w♛hy Verstappen was able to win the title at Hamilton’s expense.
As꧟ part of new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem changes, Masi was replaced forꦇ the 2022 season.
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