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Ben Sulayem plan for F1 backed by Leclerc and Sainz

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have backed the plans by FIA President  Mohammed Ben Sulayem to restructure Formula 1's race control operation in response to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that resulted in Michael Masi being replaced as race director. The federation's President since December, Ben Sulayem said in a video posted online on Thursday that the Australian will be replaced by Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas who will alternate as race directors. The Emirati, who said Masi would be offered another role within the FIA, also announced other changes. These include the setting up of a virtual race control room, similar to football's VAR, a reassessment of...
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