The news comes seven months aft☂er the controversial ending to th൲e 2021 F1 campaign.

Masi was dropped as race director for this season after his p🌞oor handling of the 2021 🃏title decider between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

The Australian 🧸failed to apply the FIA’s sporting regulations correctly, failing to allow all lapped cars to overtake the Sa💙fety Car.

As a♔ result, this handed Verstappen a clear run at Hamilton on the final lap to overtake him﷽ and thus secure his maiden title.

The events of Abu Dhabi were investigated by the FIA and the findings led to 🌞Masi's removal.

Despite being dropped as r✤ace director, the FIA outlined that it woul🔯d find a new role for Masi.

The FIA released a short statement on Tuꦏesday afternoon, than𝄹king Masi for his contributions since 2019.

“The FIA confirms that Michael Masi has deci🅷ded to leave the FIA and relocate to Australia to be closer to his famiꦑly and take on new challenges,” the FIA said in a statement.

“He oversaw a three-year period as FIA Formula 1 race director and safety delegate following the sudden passing of Charlie Whiting in 2019, carrying out the numerous functions he was tasked with in a professional and dedicated manner. The FIA thanks him for his commitment and wishes him th⛄e best for the future.”

Since Masi's departure, many drivers have been🤪 unhappy with the stewarding standards across the season.

Verstappen and Lando Norris were very critical of the new race director's harsh penalisation of track 🐬limits, while there has been scrutiny 🦂over how penalties are being awarded for various incidents throughout the year.