Michael Masi ‘received death threats’ after controversial ending to F1 season

Michael Masi was criticised for his handling of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)

Michael Masi, the man accused of denying Lewis Hamilton an eighth world championship, received death threats following last season’s contentious Abu Dhabi finale, according to Christian Horner.

Red Bull team principal Horner also took aim at Formula One for abandoning race director Masi, and said the Australian’s family has also been targeted by fanatics.