Sacked F1 race director Michael Masi thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support

GONE: Michael Masi was sacked following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Pic: David Davies/PA)

Sacked Formula One race director Michael Masi says he has been overwhelmed by the support he received following last season’s controversial championship decider.

Masi was speaking for the first time since his mishandling of the Abu Dhabi race on December 12 which allowed Max Verstappen to beat Lewis Hamilton to the title.