Ex-FIA race director Michael Masi lands new motorsport role
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After the controversial Formula 1 finale in 2021, Michael Masi lost his job as race leader. Now the scandal functionary comes back.
Michael Masi's life changed completely that December 2021, but he is still close to the races. Michael Masi, who has remained tied to the motorsport after what happened four years ago, will be the new event director of the Repco NextGen NZ Championship in New Zealand.It has been four years since that Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 2021 whose result created 'unlikely divided' opinions.One of its main protagonists, and perhaps the main victim, Michael Ma…
Former Formula 1 racing director Michael Masi has joined the Repco NextGen NZ Championship before the start of the 2026 season, as announced by MotorSport New Zealand. Masi will oversee a number of national categories in New Zealand as the event’s director, with a focus on “ensuring the safe, fair and professional delivery of each round.” In addition to his main responsibilities at the New Zealand Championship, he will work closely with MotorSpo…
Michael Masi's stunning motorsport comeback: ex-FIA director takes charge in New Zealand
Michael Masi Makes a Dramatic Return to Motorsport in New Zealand – Will He Redeem Himself?In a shocking turn of events, former FIA Race Director Michael Masi has resurfaced in the motorsport world, taking the reins as event director for the Repco NextGen NZ Championship in New Zealand. This appointment comes four years after his controversial ousting from Formula 1, following the chaotic 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that forever changed the landsc…
From Abu Dhabi Flashpoint to Kiwi Fixer: Masi Returns
Remember the guy from That Race? He’s traded desert nights for kiwi mornings, swapping Yas Marina for Hampton Downs with a fresh headset, extra highlighters, and a rulebook that might soon need a flat white; will New Zealand get smoother weekends, happier officials, and quieter comment sections—or will the plot twist faster than a last‑lap dash? 👀😅🏁 #MotorsportNZ #NextGenNZ #MichaelMasi
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