F1 Wittich FIA – Niels Wittich has stepped down as Formula 1 race director, a decision the FIA attributed to a desire to “pursue other opportunities.” However, Sky Sports’ Craig Slater says sources close to the team say the split was not voluntary, but the result of internal differences. In particular, tensions with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are said to have precipitated the change of direction, with just a few races remaining in the season.
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This sudden departure marks a new chapter in the series of exits of key figures from the FIA in recent years. A dynamic that has not gone unnoticed by insiders. Many teams, in fact, have said they were surprised by the timing of the measure, considering the delicate phase of the championship. Replacing Wittich will be Rui Marques, already a race director in Formula 2, who however brings with him limited experience in Formula 1.
The change of leadership raises questions about the management of the next races and the impact that the appointment could have on the refereeing criteria, at a time when media attention is at its maximum. The management of Tedesco had often been discussed for some controversial decisions. During the Grand Prix of Sao Paulo, for example, he had chosen to display the red flag in conditions of intense rain. A decision that had raised different opinions.
Marques immediately in “dance”
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