The FIA has introduced Method 1 race director Niels Wittich has left his position with fast impact.
On Tuesday the FIA stated in a press release that the German had left his place forward of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to “pursue new alternatives”.
“The FIA can affirm that Niels Wittich has stepped down from his place as F1 Race Director to pursue new alternatives,” the assertion stated.
“Niels has fulfilled his quite a few obligations as Race Director with professionalism and dedication. We thank him for his dedication and we want him the most effective for the long run.”
Portugal’s Rui Marques, who has acted as F2’s and F3’s race director for the previous two years, will take over from Wittich from Las Vegas onwards.
“Rui Marques will assume the position of Race Director from the Las Vegas Grand Prix,” the FIA said.
“Rui brings a wealth of expertise having beforehand served as monitor marshal, scrutineer, nationwide and worldwide steward, Deputy Race Director and Race Director in varied championships. Most just lately, he held the place of Method 2 and Method 3 Race Director.”
Amongst different roles, Wittich has been F1’s race director since 2022, changing Michael Masi after the controversial end to 2021’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Wittich initially shared the position with FIA WEC race director Eduardo Freitas, earlier than taking on the position full-time later that yr.
Beforehand, the 52-year-old German was a race director within the German DTM championship.
