Niels Wittich quits as F1 race director with replacement named
Niels Wittich has left his role as F1 race director with imm🔜edi🙈ate effect.
Niels Wittich has stepped down from his position as F1 race director with immediate effect.
The FIA confirmed to ltxcn.top that𒈔 Wittich has left his role in order to "pursue new opportunities".
The German had held the position since 2022 after 🦩replacing Michael Masi, who was removed from his position following his handling of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and controversial co🃏nclusion to the championship.
Wittich will be replaced by Rui Marques, ♎who has most recently acted as Formula 2 and Formula 3 race director, from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
“The FIA can confirm that Nꦜiels Wittich has stepped down from his position as F1 Race Directoﷺr to pursue new opportunities," an FIA spokesperson said.
"Niels has fulfilled hi🙈s numerous responsibilities as Race Director with professionalism and dedication. We thank him for his commitment and we wish him the best for the future.
"Rui Marques will assume the role of Race Director from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Rui 💖brings a wealth of experience ꦑhaving previously served as track marshal, scrutineer, national and international steward, Deputy Race Director and Race Director in various championships.
"Most recently, he held the position of Formula 2 and Formula 3 Race Director.🌸”
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