Mercedes denies behind-the-scenes deal with the FIA
see photosThe FIA is silent on the issue as has Masi which hasn’t been seen since the Abu Dhabi race
Officially, the FIA has backed race director Michael Massi, there are reports that Mercedes had entered into a behind-the-scenes deal with the FIA, which included withdrawing its appeal against the result of the Abu Dhabi GP. , which included expulsion. Australian as Race Director for F1 Racing. However, Mercedes has denied this report.
Mercedes was saddened that Michael Massi did not enforce the rules properly in the 2021 F1 season finale, in which Max Verstappen controversially overtook Lewis Hamilton in the last lap of the race to win his first world title . Massie decided not to allow lapped cars to unlap themselves on the lead lap, only to reverse the decision among race leaders to allow lapped cars to unlap themselves, and to immediately bring in a safety car. Verstappen, who was doing the tailings, pitched for new tires and had a speed advantage over Hamilton, who did not pit considering that the race would end behind a safety car.
Masi is the FIA Race Director since the 2019 season
The BBC reports that Mercedes has struck a deal with the FIA that includes the exit of Michael Massi and FIA single-seater technical chief Nicolas Tombazis, who will no longer be in their positions in 2022. Mercedes is denying any deal, however, reiterated that it has received assurances from the FIA that the matter will be seriously addressed.
The FIA had announced a commission that would look into the matter which would analyze the situation. Lewis Hamilton’s future in F1 is also under a cloud, with Toto Wolff indicating he may not return to the grid despite his contract following his heartbreaking loss. Hamilton has been silent since his post-race interview in Abu Dhabi, where he said “we’ll see about next year.” He also did not show up for the FIA End Season prize-giving gala in Paris, which was mandated to qualify for a runner-up in the Drivers’ Championship.
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New FIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem has said Hamilton has not responded to his offer and could possibly face a 10-place penalty in the first race of the 2022 season for not showing up for the FIA gala.
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