Sebastian Vettel has defended FIA race director Michael Masi and said the Australian deserves to keep his job despite botching the finish of last year’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Masi implemented the rules incorrectly to force a one-lap sprint race in Abu Dhabi, which helped Max Verstappen overtake Lewis Hamilton to dramatically win the championship.
The FIA, F1’s governing body, is still investigating how Masi’s decision process impacted the final laps of the race, while his future in the role of race director has been called into question.
Vettel believes it is unfair to judge Masi purely on the basis of one decision.
“For Michael, it has been a pity,” Vettel said ahead of the launch of Aston Martin’s 2022 car. “There are two interests clashing.
“One is the sport and the other is the show. I don’t care so much about the show because I look at is a sport and from a competitive point of view.
“Obviously, it is not the easiest to be in the shoes of the referee, or Michael’s…
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