Even during the presentation of the new Aston Martin, questions about race director Michael Masi following his decisions at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix did not escape. Sebastian Vettel took advantage of the moment to jump on the bandwagon for the Australian.
Vettel hopes Masi will stay
From Abu Dhabi, the question is whether Masi can and should remain race director. The FIA is currently investigating the course of events. Vettel, also a board member of the Grand Prix Drivers Association, sympathizes with the race director. “Of course it’s not the easiest thing to be in his place, but he did a great job,” Quote Independent. Vettel also points to the sudden death of Charlie Whiting, Masi’s predecessor.
According to Vettel, Masi is still very focused and determined to do his job as well as possible. “I don’t know what awaits him for his future, but I hope he stays because overall he did a very good job. Despite the controversy in the last race.”
More clarity in the regulations
Whatever happens with Masi as race director, Vettel is calling for more clarity in situations like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the safety car in the final laps of the race. Vettel also recognizes that two interests then clashed, sport and entertainment. “I don’t care so much about the show, because I look at the sport from a competitive point of view.”
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