Michael Masi appointed head of sporting for SRO Motorsports Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Michael Masi has been named the new head of sporting for SRO Motorsports Australia as of September 2026. This role marks his first major appointment since exiting the FIA after the controversial decisions made during the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In his new position, Masi will oversee rules, regulations, and race officials, aiming to enhance the experience in Australia’s GT racing scene. He will attend the final two rounds of the 2026 season in Sydney and Adelaide. Masi expressed excitement about the opportunity and the potential for growth in GT racing in Australia.
- •Masi takes over from Abi Hay, who is returning to Europe.
- •He previously served as F1 race director from 2019 until early 2022.
- •The FIA attributed Masi's removal to 'human error' following the 2021 race.
- •Masi has worked in various motorsport roles since leaving the FIA.
- •SRO Motorsports Australia runs the GT World Challenge Australia series.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Masi takes on first major motorsport role since Abu Dhabi 2021 fallout
"Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has been named the new head of sporting for SRO Motorsports Australia, marking his first significant motorsport appointment since leaving the FIA in the wake of the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. SRO Motorsports Australia runs GT World Challenge Australia as part of its Shannons SpeedSeries network of categories.
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