Axed Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer has hit out at FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem following his dismissal and

More changes emerge at the FIA on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix, which forces an expanded role for F1’s race director

There was concern from the drivers not only about the change itself but also about their lack of involvement in the move.

Motorsport’s governing body presented its suggested changes to F1’s racing rules to the drivers ahead of the Qatar GP

The departures come off the back of the exit of Niels Wittich, who was dismissed as the F1 race director with three races to go.

GPDA director George Russell says the FIA should offer greater clarity over what is happening in wake of latest dismissals

New Formula 1 race director Rui Marques will reportedly need to officiate two series in Qatar as new key names depart the FIA. The FIA has experienced several high-profile exits in recent times, including the departure of F1 race director Niels Wittich – who had held the role since Michael Masi departed – with Marques named as his replacement having most recently held the role in Formula 2 and Formula 3.