FIA confirm F1 Race Director Niels Wittich to step down

Marques has important motorsport expertise, having been a monitor marshal, scrutineer, nationwide and worldwide steward, Deputy Race Director and Race Director in varied championships.

He was most not too long ago F2 and F3 Race Director.

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“The FIA can verify that Niels Wittich has stepped down from his place as F1 Race Director to pursue new alternatives,” mentioned the governing physique in a press release.

“Niels has fulfilled his quite a few duties as Race Director with professionalism and dedication. We thank him for his dedication and we want him the very best for the long run.”