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Masi successor facing ‘completely different' F1 role

Mar.16 Formula 1's new race director faces a transition period as he adjusts to a 'completely different' environment. Niels Wittich, the former DTM race director who will alternate the role with Eduardo Freitas this year with Herbie Blash's advisory support, is someone former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher says he knows. 'The two of us aren't the best of friends, but that's ok,' he told Sky Deutschland. 'He's definitely straightforward and needs a strong spine, which he also has,' Schumacher added. Schumacher got to know Wittich, who replaced Michael Masi following the highly controversial aftermath to the 2021 title finale, from his own racing driver days. He now warns him that Wittich faces...
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