Top F1 pilots still asking for better race control
Jun.11 - Top Formula 1 drivers are asking for better official management of the sport's on-track action.
Race director Michael Masi was ousted as a result of the controversial 2021 title finale, with new FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayam bringing in two replacements for the new season.
Fernando Alonso was rebuked for recent criticism of the new regime, and Ben Sulayem had to backtrack over the past few days after suggesting drivers should be less political.
"I have full trust in the FIA president," Alonso said at Baku.
"If things are maybe a little bit rough at the moment but I think there is room to improve and the FIA president will fix the things that need to be fixed."
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc did not want to comment on Ben Sulayem or the new race directors specifically, but he insisted he would "like to see a bit more consistency".
"There has been some things that could definitely be improved," agreed McLaren's Lando Norris.
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Leadership?.....we don't need no stinkin' leadership. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Down thumbies? What was it, the movie reference or the sarcasm?
Same from me.
What we want is consistency but hey guess that's never going to happen
Unfortunately, Bernie's iron hand and Charlie's good sense are long gone. We are left with a media company and a race 'committee'.
Just get Masi back , problem solved, which one of the 2 muppets was doing DTM cause whoever it was, got Masiiiiied out of the role after a major balls up last yr, funnily enough at the last race, mmmm seems to be a thiong with Race directors this, i must email Toto for advice on the subject...!!
Just goes to show how good Masi is or was before he got shovelled out, head & shoulders above these "DUMMYS *"
It appears that the “race directors” are controlled by the teams. No transparency. Wolff isn’t even subtle. Rules? What rules?