News Details
F1 race director denies he ‘resigned'
Nov.13 Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has denied he willingly 'stepped down' in order to 'pursue new opportunities'. The governing FIA made the claims in a statement, adding that the tall German will be replaced by F2 and F3 race director Rui Marques for the remaining three grands prix of 2024 and beyond. Sky News reporter Craig Slater said 'senior figures' up and down the paddock are 'shocked and surprised' at the news, believing Wittich's departure could be due to disagreements with controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. When asked if he willingly stepped down, 52-year-old Wittich told motorsport-magazin.com: 'I have not resigned.' The report added that Wittich only...
Full Story »
Full Story »
23h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
FIA announces Niels Wittich has vacated F1 Race...
The FIA has announced that Niels Wittich has departed his position as...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Wittich leaves FIA race director role with immediate...
© XPB Phillip van Osten
12/11/2024 at 15:0812/11/2024 at 15:19...
1d ago from F1i.com
McLaren team boss Stella sees glass half-full: 'Glad...
The Brazilian Grand Prix looked to be a golden opportunity for McLaren to...
3d ago from GPBlog.com
Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich steps down
Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has stepped down with immediate...
1d ago from espnF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marquez feared his "time was over" in final...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin vs Francesco Bagnaia: MotoGP title...
The 2024 season finale awaits as Jorge Martin holds a 24-point lead over...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Martin can clinch the 2024 MotoGP title in the...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
2024 MotoGP Barcelona Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt technical director Michael Cannon leaves team
Michael Cannon, AJ Foyt Racing’s revered engineer and technical...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The testing parity problems plaguing the most...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing announces driver development...
Chip Ganassi Racing has launched a new driver development program, which...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Shwartzman makes IndyCar switch with Prema for 2025
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai's 2025 WRC car will feature "reasonable...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
What Lancia needs to do to transform its rally return...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Manchester United & Arsenal could go head-to-head...
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly both among the clubs...
29m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Another impressive Brazilian could replace Edu at...
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro as a...
9m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Revealed: Arsenal & Newcastle United have been...
Arsenal and Newcastle United are among the clubs that have been scouting...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal looking to tie down key player to new...
No description available...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Axed F1 race director fuels controversy after contradicting...
A fresh controversy has erupted within Formula 1... Read More »
39m ago from GPFans.com
How Lewis Hamilton used Mercedes F1 move as...
Lewis Hamilton dismissing the scepticism... Read More »
39m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Liberty Media spinning off other assets to focus on...
Formula One owner Liberty Media will sharpen its... Read More »
39m ago from GrandPrix247.com
