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McLaren boss ‘really happy' with Masi despite Abu Dhabi controversy

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has shown his support for race director Michael Masi following vast criticism of the Australian throughout 2021, and especially following the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Masi has been the subject of many verbal barbs for several contentious moments since he took over as race director from the late Charlie Whiting, but Seidl has expressed his sympathy for him, suggesting he has done a better job than people give him credit for. “From our point of view, without commenting now on what happened [in Abu Dhabi] we appreciate the open and transparent dialogue we had all year, and also in previous years with Michael,” Seidl said. “And we were really happy...
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