Michael Masi

Who is Michael Masi?

Michael Masi is a well-known Australian race director, safety delegate, permanent starter, manager, racing official, and entrepreneur from Sydney. Michael Masi has been the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s Formula One Race Director & Safety Delegate and Single Seater Head of Sporting since April 2019.

He handles the logistics of a Grand Prix weekend as an FIA race director, assuring all vehicles, courses, and drivers.

Throughout his career, he collaborated with many prominent F1 racers, like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and others.

Michael also serves as the Managing Director of Michael Masi Enterprises Pty Ltd.

Masi became embroiled in a media scandal in December 2021 as a result of a judgment made at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Early life and Childhood

Michael Masi This skilled FIA race director was born in 1979 in Sydney, Australia to his parents.

He adheres to the Christian faith.

His actual birth date remains unknown. Michael is 42 years old.

Masi comes from a well-established Christian family.

He is of mixed ethnicity and of Italian heritage. Masi has not given the identities of his parents or siblings to the public.

His father is a businessman, while his mother is a housewife.

He grew up in Sydney, in the Fairfield and Canada Bay areas, with his siblings and cousins.

Michael is a family man who enjoys spending time with his loved ones.

Education Details

Michael Masi received his diploma from Patrician Brothers College Fairfield. He then enrolled at Meadowbank TAFE.

He received his advanced diploma in Asia-Pacific Marketing from this institute.

Michael has been interested in motorsports since childhood.

Masi entered the motorsports industry after finishing his higher education. He is currently a well-known race director at the FIA.

More Facts about Michael Masi

Professional Career

Masi began his career as Conference & Exhibition Manager (Consultant) at the Australian Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Association Inc.

He was there for a year. Later, he began working as a Secretary for TouringCar Entrants Group Australia (TEGA).

In addition, from April 2005 to March 2008, Michael served as an Operations Assistant at V8 Supercars.

He also worked as a consultant at Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix as Project Director (Consultant).

He has also worked for Rally Australia (CEO / General Manager), V8 Supercars (Race Director), Karting Australia (Consultant-Project Manager), Skaife Racing Pty Ltd(Consultant-General Manager), Michael Masi Enterprises Pty Ltd (Managing Director), and other motorsports firms.

Michael has also served as a senior manager at Consultant – Motor Sport Projects. He then joined the FIA in April 2019.

Michael Masi is an FIA Race Director.

Michael Masi joined the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) in April 2019 as a Formula One Race Director & Safety Delegate on a contract basis.

Along with his prior positions, he became the Single Seater Head of Sporting in January 2020.

Masi race directors handle the logistics of a Grand Prix weekend, ensuring all cars, tracks, and drivers are in good working order.

Michael Masi’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Controversy in 2021

F1 race chief Michael Masi has caused a media uproar because of his decision at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

On lap 56 of the race, while Lewis Hamilton was driving, Masi allowed just the five vehicles directly before championship challenger Max Verstappen to unlap themselves before the restart.

This enabled Max to overtake Hamilton and win the World Drivers’ Championship in 2021. Later, Mercedes filed a protest against the race result, alleging that Masi breached security vehicle procedure by allowing the vehicles directly front of Verstappen to unlap themselves and no others, and that the restart should have occurred the following lap, resulting in Hamilton’s victory.

Stewards dismissed the disagreement on the grounds that the Race Director has the “abrogating authority” to adjust any conventional watching security car technique as they see fit. Mercedes has stated that they want to pursue the decision.

Net Worth and Salary

Michael earns a fair living during his professional career, according to sources.

Michael Masi’s net worth is expected to be $4-5 million USD.

Masi earns a nice living as a professional race director. He and his family live a luxurious lifestyle in Australia.

Relationship Status

Michael Masi has not published any information about his personal life.

Body Measurement

Michael Masi’s height is 5 feet 9 inches and his body weight is around 75kg.

His hair color is Salt and pepper and his eye color is Black.

Social Media

He is active on Twitter as @MichaelMasiFIA and has more than 2k followers.

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Trivia

• He is well-known in the country for serving the position of Formula One Race Director & Safety Delegate, and Single Seater Head of Sporting at Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) since April 2019.
• He worked along with many famous F1 racers like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and others.
• He follows the Christian religion.
• At present, he is a famous race director at FIA.
• Michael has also worked as an Operations Assistant at V8 Supercars from April 2005 to March 2008.
• He also served the position of a consultant as Project Director (Consultant) at Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix.
• In January 2020, he became the Single Seater Head of Sporting along with his previous posts.
• Being a race director of Masi, oversees the logistics of a Grand Prix weekend, ensuring all cars, tracks, and drivers.
• Masi has also played a big role in the title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
• On lap 56 of the race, during which Lewis Hamilton was driving, Masi permitted just the five vehicles straightforwardly before title competitor Max Verstappen to unlap themselves before the restart.
• Masi’s estimated net worth is around $4-5 million USD.