Helmut Marco, Red Bull F1 Motorsports Advisor, claims that Lewis Hamilton’s silence after last season’s F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix had a direct impact on the dismissal of F1 race director Michael Masi.
Lewis Hamilton disappeared from social media and public places and spent his winter vacation with his family. Hamilton admits that F1 has been “the least talked about” since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, the world of F1 retires from F1 as seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton loses his eighth title to Max Verstappen in a controversial decision by Michael Masi. There was widespread speculation that it could be done.
Eventually Michael Masi was dismissed from F1 Race Director and given a new position within the FIA (International Automobile Federation). From now on, WEC race director Eduardo Freitas and former DTM race director Niels Witzich will take turns as F1 race directors.
In addition, Herbie Blash, a former Deputy Race Director during the Charlie Whiting era, has been appointed as a new permanent senior adviser to assist them, using video playback alongside football VARs to join the track team. New virtual support will be set up to provide help and advice.
Last month, FIA’s new chairman Mohammed bin Sulaym explained after a detailed analysis of what happened at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the decision was aimed at reforming the direction of referees and racing at the highest levels of sport. did.
However, Helmut Marko believes that it was Lewis Hamilton’s silent actions that led to the dismissal of Michael Masi, who claims that he “wanted to be dissatisfied with the situation.”
“There was a clear sign that Hamilton wouldn’t stop because of the lack of movement in the driver market,” Helmut Marko told RTL.
“If Hamilton had informed Mercedes that he was leaving the front line, they would have all started looking for a replacement, but it wasn’t. There was no noticeable move.”
“His silence only wanted him to show dissatisfaction with the situation and the decision. Part of that action subsequently led to Mashi being removed from his role.”
“I don’t think it’s right. I have to watch his performance over the years. Now the video referee and advisory are on his side and Mashi has everything they have at their disposal. Had he been, it would have been easy for him to decide. “
“Michael is now sacrificed for that.”
Lewis Hamilton revealed what he was doing while he was away from F1 during the F1 Barcelona test.
“I turned it off completely as soon as I left. From there I generally didn’t talk to anyone. I didn’t have a phone call during the break. I was with my family.”
“It was important to be there, live at that moment, and make memories. We know that in our lives, when we get stuck in something like work, we can forget about it. There “
“Of course, at the end of the season, maybe people close to my age are thinking about the future, of course. What’s the next step, and what’s the right step to take? Think about what is right for you in terms of overall well-being. “
“So I always value all the options, but when I commit to the team early in the season, I finally love my job. I love being part of the team. ”
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