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Niels Wittich | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 5, 1972 Germany |
| Nationality |  German |
| Occupation | Formula One Race Director |
| Years active | 2022–2024 |
| Predecessor | Michael Masi |
| Successor | Rui Marques |
Niels Wittich (born 5 August 1972) is a German motorsport official who served as the Formula One race director from 2022 until his departure in 2024.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Wittich has a background in motorsport where he has worked in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) and was, among other things, race director. He left DTM after 2021, in favor of working at the International Motor Sport Federation. Wittich served as race director for Formula 2 and Formula 3, while also assisting with Formula One.[1]
Formula One
[edit]Wittich was set to become the deputy race director for Formula One in 2022, working under Michael Masi. However, Masi was removed from his role before the season began due to his handling of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.[2] As a result, Wittich and Eduardo Freitas were both selected to serve as race director in 2022.[1][3] Wittich would become the sole race director for 2023, and remained in the position for 2024.[4][5]
Wittich departed from the position prior to the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix,[6] He was replaced by Rui Marques.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Cobb, Haydn (17 February 2022). "Who are Freitas and Wittich, and why are they replacing Masi?". motorsport.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Saunders, Nate (17 February 2022). "Masi removed as F1 race director". ESPN. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Smith, Luke (21 October 2022). "FIA ends F1 race director rotation for rest of 2022 season". motorsport.com. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Horton, Phillip (15 February 2023). "Wittich to be sole Race Director in 2023 F1 season". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "FIA confirms Tim Malyon as new Sporting Director". Formula 1. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Benson, Andrew (12 November 2024). "Niels Wittich steps down as Formula 1 race director". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "F1 race director Wittich leaves with immediate effect". Reuters. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
Category:1972 births
Category:Living people
Category:Formula One people
Category:German motorsport people