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Ferrari backs FIA's overhaul of F1 race officiating

The Ferrari team says it fully backs the decisions made by the FIA, motorsport's governing body, in the wake of the controversial finish to the 2021 Formula 1 world championship season at Abu Dhabi. New FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced on Thursday that race director Michael Masi would be replaced, with the role henceforth alternating between Eduardo Freitas and Niels Wittich with support from Herbie Blash. There will also be a virtual race control, limits to communications between teams and the race director during races, and a full review of the rules for restarting races after a safety car. Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto, speaking at today's launch of the new F1-75, gave...
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