Michael Masi
Drivers deny issue 'clear' after Verstappen move
Formula 1 drivers have hit back at suggestions it is now "clear" how the FIA will issue penalties for overly aggressive racing tactics.
Nov 24, 05:26
Red Bull's Marko slams 'incompetent' FIA in Qatar
Dr Helmut Marko has doubled down after fellow Red Bull chief Christian Horner was officially rebuked for lashing out at a "rogue" steward in Qatar.
Nov 22, 05:54
Mercedes' Verstappen move appeal 'a shame'
Ralf Schumacher says it's "a shame" that the epic Mercedes versus Red Bull battle for the 2021 world championship is spilling into an off-track war.
Nov 17, 05:45
Missing footage key to Mercedes protest
Mercedes' furious team boss Toto Wolff is reportedly considering authorising an official protest against Max Verstappen's move in Brazil.
Nov 16, 06:58
'Everything against us' in Brazil - Wolff
A visibly and audibly furious Toto Wolff said Lewis Hamilton won on Sunday despite the fact that "everything was against us" in Brazil.
Nov 15, 05:26
Still 'a lot to do' to complete Saudi circuit
There is still "a lot to do" to get the new Jeddah street circuit ready for the forthcoming and inaugural Saudi Arabian GP.
Nov 9, 06:32
F1 admits unvaccinated medical driver to miss races
F1's regular medical car driver will not be permitted into some of the countries set to host the final grands prix of 2021.
Oct 13, 07:09
New fire-proof F1 gloves 'approved'
Formula 1 has shown a green light to more fire-resistant gloves for the drivers.
Oct 13, 07:08
F1 race director hits back at Alonso accusations
Michael Masi has hit back at F1 veteran Fernando Alonso's claim that FIA officials often make biased decisions when penalising drivers.
Oct 12, 07:13
F1 race director plays down 'unsafe' Austin surface
F1 race director Michael Masi has played down a controversy surrounding the venue of the next race on the 2021 Formula 1 calendar.
Oct 11, 07:03
No more surface problems in Turkey - Masi
Formula 1 is confident Turkey's Istanbul circuit will be in better shape than last year.
Oct 1, 07:42
Masi, Latifi, refuse to condemn Mazepin
F1 race director Michael Masi is refusing to condemn Haas rookie Nikita Mazepin's driving style.
Sep 28, 07:06
Heavy rain puts qualifying for Russian Grand Prix in doubt
Plans are in place for the qualifying session to be held on Sunday morning if the bad weather persists.
Sep 25, 10:26
Claims of Senna-like foul 'nonsense' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says claims Max Verstappen deliberately took out championship rival Lewis Hamilton at Monza are "nonsense".
Sep 13, 08:42
No format tweaks for Monza sprint qualifying
F1's new 'sprint qualifying' format will return with no changes or tweaks this weekend at Monza.
Sep 6, 08:12
Lewis Hamilton fastest in heavily disrupted first practice session in Zandvoort
The one-hour action was suspended for 35 minutes after Sebastian Vettel's engine blew up at the first corner.
Sep 3, 11:58
Vettel not yet committed to F1 for 2022
Sebastian Vettel is not yet committed to returning to the Formula 1 grid in 2022.
Sep 3, 07:58
F1 look into options to recognise fans' dedication at abandoned Belgian GP
The 12th round of the F1 calendar ended in farcical fashion.
Sep 1, 14:08
F1 should consider banning wet races - Berger
F1 legend Gerhard Berger says the sport should think about whether it wants to ban racing in the rain altogether.
Aug 31, 07:43
F1 to re-consider rules after Spa 'race' farce
Formula 1 is considering tweaking the rules so that events like Sunday's farcical Belgian GP cannot be officially designated a "race".
Aug 31, 07:42
Bernie Ecclestone accuses F1 bosses of lacking courage over Belgian GP decision
The rain-hit Spa-Francorchamps event was abandoned after just two laps behind the safety car.
Aug 30, 15:14
F1 must 'move on' from Belgian GP debacle - Wolff
Formula 1's two championship-warring teams were publicly philosophical after the farcical Belgian GP.
Aug 30, 07:13
F1 debate rages about Eau Rouge safety
A debate is now raging about whether Spa-Francorchamps' fabled Eau Rouge corner is still safe enough for Formula 1.
Aug 29, 09:05
Spa still 'safe' enough for F1 - Masi
Spa-Francorchamps is safe enough to keep hosting the fabled Belgian GP, according to F1 race director Michael Masi.
Aug 6, 08:04
Vettel races F1 into Hungarian political storm
Formula 1 has found itself at the centre of a political storm in Hungary.
Aug 3, 08:48
F1 CEO not worried about Hamilton-Verstappen clash
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is not worried that the sport's 2021 season could turn into a dangerous and controversial confrontation for the title.
Jul 26, 07:51
Red Bull considers challenging Hamilton penalty
Red Bull is looking into whether to challenge the decision that enabled Lewis Hamilton to win the British GP after his collision with championship rival Max Verstappen on Sunday.
Jul 19, 07:40
Sprint race format can 'ruin weekend' - Marko
The new 'sprint qualifying' format puts extra pressure on Formula 1 teams, according to top Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko.
Jul 12, 08:23
F1 world slams FIA over Norris penalty
Formula 1 is rallying around Lando Norris, as the on-form McLaren driver risks having to serve a race ban.
Jul 5, 07:19
F1 figures slam Verstappen 'burnout' ban
Three Formula 1 personalities have slammed the sport's governing body for clamping down on the type of chequered flag 'burnout' indulged by Max Verstappen last Sunday.
Jun 29, 08:20
Berger 'becoming a fan' of F1 once again
F1 legend Gerhard Berger, who was intimately involved in Formula 1 for decades, says he is "becoming a fan" once again.
Jun 29, 08:15
Technical directives linked to title battle - Masi
The spate of so-called 'technical directives' in recent days and weeks is directly related to the battle for the 2021 world championship.
Jun 28, 08:26
Stewards not moved by 'doomsday' complaints - Masi
F1 race director Michael Masi has played down claims that the stewards are being influenced by "doomsday" complaints about on-track incidents made by rival teams.
Jun 28, 08:23
F1 warns Verstappen against celebratory 'burnouts'
F1's governing body has warned Red Bull to advise championship leader Max Verstappen about celebratory 'burnouts' at the chequered flag.
Jun 28, 08:22
Valtteri Bottas takes top spot in opening French GP practice
The Mercedes driver saw off his team-mate by 0.335 seconds at the Paul Ricard Circuit.
Jun 18, 12:32
No 'retrospective' penalty for Mazepin - Steiner
Mick Schumacher has now calmed down after accusing his Haas teammate of a potentially fatal move at the chequered flag of the recent Baku race.
Jun 11, 07:49
F1 hits back at Rosberg over 'scary' Baku
F1 race director Michael Masi has hit back at Nico Rosberg, after the 2016 world champion said an aspect of the Baku circuit design is fatally dangerous.
Jun 9, 08:06
Mazepin deserved penalty for 'life-threatening' move
Nikita Mazepin should have been severely penalised for his near-incident involving Mick Schumacher at Baku.
Jun 8, 07:47
F1 denies two-lap Baku restart only for 'show'
F1 race director Michael Masi has denied that Sunday's race at Azerbaijan was only restarted for 'the show'.
Jun 8, 07:46
Leclerc 'can only blame himself' for Monaco failure
Charles Leclerc "can only blame himself" for the technical failure that meant he couldn't even start last Sunday's Monaco GP, according to 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve.
May 25, 08:24
