I get the feeling 'we' as in longer time fans, are not going to like this 'new guy'
Hope I'm wrong
I get the feeling 'we' as in longer time fans, are not going to like this 'new guy'
Where can I find that official statement? Thanks in advance.fritticaldi wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 20:46Who will replace Nick Tombazis ? The Greek engineer who previously worked for Benetton, McLaren and Ferrari.
He was responsible for the Technical matters of single seaters.
The official statement says he resigned.
Me, as in long time motorsport fan, had enough of Baleste’s favouritism, Mostley’s grudges and Todt’s back room deals. It looks like we’re in for a tightening of rules and sportsmanship. So far it looks good.
If it happens that way I am all for it, but I got the feeling he, lets say 'does not take advice of his underlings', but as I said above, I hope I am wrong. I only have reports passed by the press or media not seen any interviews with the man himself
If you look at Mohammed Ben Sulayem other assignments with the FIA, he’s got a good track record. Open and good communication with all the stakeholders (and fans!), committees for the future role of the FIA in talent development, readability and durability. Plus, not affiliated with one of the big boys in the sport.Big Tea wrote: ↑14 Jan 2022, 00:00If it happens that way I am all for it, but I got the feeling he, lets say 'does not take advice of his underlings', but as I said above, I hope I am wrong. I only have reports passed by the press or media not seen any interviews with the man himself
The guy on sky said Merc will 'be shown' what the findings are in early Feb, the later date is 'rubber stamping ' it.Scalexf1 wrote: ↑14 Jan 2022, 01:39Nice game of political chess going on now.
FIA will deliver its findings to the investigation on the eve of the race.
If Mercedes’/Hamilton wish to continue with the game it basically means no winter testing for Hamilton, or a step back from their current positioning.
Who is actually in charge here in this modern era of F1?
Hello Wouter, i obtained this information from www.wiki2.org the quote has a link which takes you to the official page of the FIA where we no longer see his name .Wouter wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 21:17Where can I find that official statement? Thanks in advance.fritticaldi wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 20:46Who will replace Nick Tombazis ? The Greek engineer who previously worked for Benetton, McLaren and Ferrari.
He was responsible for the Technical matters of single seaters.
The official statement says he resigned.
I definitely don't read that, Masi was trying to make a statement or any such antics. Most of what I read in this sounds emotions than ratonality. Firing people is not the answer for any organization, especially for a decision taken under duress. Regaining credibility is done by identifying gaps in the process and fixing it. With the current situation of enormous inconsistency of decision making by RD and Stewards, expecting a miraculous escape out of it with a 100% perfect decision making is impossible. There has to be a method to improve things. Like I said, if Masi is replaced with someone else and if that person makes a similar decision under another pressure cooker situation, should he also be fired? It would be senseless.wesley123 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 18:37The significant difference is that you can develop yourself out of it. You can't really regain trust that easily.
Masi has basically told everyone that he can do what he wants to because of catch-all clauses in the rulebook. Not only that, but he has also told the whole field of drivers that what is and isn't allowed will be guesswork.
You literally have no clue what can and cannot be done under this guy, which is precisely the thing that should not be the case under any circumstance in a sport. If this stays the same, you have set some serious precedent where it is okay that the sport turns into some sort of gameshow.
.fritticaldi wrote: ↑14 Jan 2022, 01:55Hello Wouter, i obtained this information from www.wiki2.org the quote has a link which takes you to the official page of the FIA where we no longer see his name .Wouter wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 21:17Where can I find that official statement? Thanks in advance.fritticaldi wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 20:46Who will replace Nick Tombazis ? The Greek engineer who previously worked for Benetton, McLaren and Ferrari.
He was responsible for the Technical matters of single seaters.
The official statement says he resigned.
Masi needs firing because he was terrible all year, across many situations, not because he cocked up once at the end of the season. There is a reason the "we miss Charlie" rhetoric was strong all year.Ryar wrote: ↑14 Jan 2022, 07:10I definitely don't read that, Masi was trying to make a statement or any such antics. Most of what I read in this sounds emotions than ratonality. Firing people is not the answer for any organization, especially for a decision taken under duress. Regaining credibility is done by identifying gaps in the process and fixing it. With the current situation of enormous inconsistency of decision making by RD and Stewards, expecting a miraculous escape out of it with a 100% perfect decision making is impossible. There has to be a method to improve things. Like I said, if Masi is replaced with someone else and if that person makes a similar decision under another pressure cooker situation, should he also be fired? It would be senseless.wesley123 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 18:37The significant difference is that you can develop yourself out of it. You can't really regain trust that easily.
Masi has basically told everyone that he can do what he wants to because of catch-all clauses in the rulebook. Not only that, but he has also told the whole field of drivers that what is and isn't allowed will be guesswork.
You literally have no clue what can and cannot be done under this guy, which is precisely the thing that should not be the case under any circumstance in a sport. If this stays the same, you have set some serious precedent where it is okay that the sport turns into some sort of gameshow.
That last part is particularly important. Changing the faces is needed for a fresh start, but there's no point in changing the faces if the underlying rules are poor. The problem is the FIA at large, not Masi.SiLo wrote: ↑14 Jan 2022, 11:25Masi needs firing because he was terrible all year, across many situations, not because he cocked up once at the end of the season. There is a reason the "we miss Charlie" rhetoric was strong all year.Ryar wrote: ↑14 Jan 2022, 07:10I definitely don't read that, Masi was trying to make a statement or any such antics. Most of what I read in this sounds emotions than ratonality. Firing people is not the answer for any organization, especially for a decision taken under duress. Regaining credibility is done by identifying gaps in the process and fixing it. With the current situation of enormous inconsistency of decision making by RD and Stewards, expecting a miraculous escape out of it with a 100% perfect decision making is impossible. There has to be a method to improve things. Like I said, if Masi is replaced with someone else and if that person makes a similar decision under another pressure cooker situation, should he also be fired? It would be senseless.wesley123 wrote: ↑13 Jan 2022, 18:37
The significant difference is that you can develop yourself out of it. You can't really regain trust that easily.
Masi has basically told everyone that he can do what he wants to because of catch-all clauses in the rulebook. Not only that, but he has also told the whole field of drivers that what is and isn't allowed will be guesswork.
You literally have no clue what can and cannot be done under this guy, which is precisely the thing that should not be the case under any circumstance in a sport. If this stays the same, you have set some serious precedent where it is okay that the sport turns into some sort of gameshow.
It makes a nice clean break, they resolve some of the issues in the rules around racing and penalties, and we get someone that starts fresh with those roles and applies them accordingly.