Formula 1 have seen another leading figure depart with Tim Mayer, one of the top stewards, leaving as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem continues to preside over some major exits
Son of McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer, he was one of the most respected figures in the sport but had not been called up to lead as chairman of the stewards since the Mexico Grand Prix last month. The 58-year-old also worked for the organisers of the race in the US in Austin the previous week.
Mayer’s departure comes a fortnight after race director Niels Wittich was axed, three races from the end of the season, a decision that has greatly angered the drivers who have called out the FIA chief. Wittich made his exit with immediate effect just a matter of races before the end of the season. Speaking to German-language Motorsport Magazin, Wittich made it clear: "I have not resigned" which has led to suggestions he was sacked.
Paolo Basarri also left his position as the compliance officer of the FIA. Sources told the BBC that the Italian had been fired as a consequence of FIA president losing confidence in him. Basarri is thought to have pushed back against or tried to navigate around several requests put forward Ben Sulayem, who took exception to that approach.
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