Axed F1 race director fuels controversy after contradicting FIA statement
A fresh controversy has erupted within Formula 1 after recently dismissed F1 race director Niels Wittich directly contradicted the FIA’s official account of his departure . On Tuesday, the FIA announced that Wittich had 'stepped down' to pursue new opportunities, but Wittich has since told Motorsport Magazin that he has "not resigned".