Michael Masi
Michael Masi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1978 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Years active | 2019–2022 |
| Known for | FIA race director |
| Predecessor | Charlie Whiting |
| Successor | Niels Wittich, Eduardo Freitas |
Michael Fausto Masi (born 8 June 1978) is an Australian motorsports official. Masi served as Formula One race director from 2019 to 2021. In this role, Masi oversaw the logistics of a Formula One racing weekend, ensuring all cars, tracks, and drivers conform to FIA regulations before, during, and after a race. Masi was removed from his position following an FIA analysis into his failure to correctly follow the safety car restart procedure at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.