Michael Masi stands behind the Commissioners: We would rather make the right decision than make a quick one

Michael Massi, director of FIA racing, reacted to criticism of the decision-making of race commissioners and gives priority to the right rather than quick decisions. While the decision in the collision was between Hülkenberg in Quiet at the race in Mexico accepted immediately, however, is at Max Verstappn in Charles Leclerc at the race in Suzuki lasted longer. According to Masi, quick decisions can only be made if the situation is clear. Otherwise commissioners prefer to wait and talk to the racers involved. “If in doubt, they will wait until the end of the race. And that is entirely their personal judgment."

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In the case of Hülkenberg and Kwiat, the matter was clear and, as a result, a quick decision was reached.

Commissioners they have a rightto obtain the opinion of the racers. Masi asks: “Do we want a decision that can be wrong, or do we want the right decision?", so Australian. "So they sit in the room and look at everything. And if they want to understand something better, then they have every right to do so.”The collision between Kvyat and Hülkenberg could not have been clearer. “And at Leclerc, they thought there had to be more in the background, which made them want to hear the opinions of both racers as well."

In the case of Max Verstappn and Charles Leclerc at the Suzuki race, however, the commissioners needed a little longer to clarify the matter.

Possible pressure from Liberty Mediato make quick decisions does not exist. “Not at all. We all have a desire to know the result after the end of the race. But if we want the right decision, it takes a little longer. This is the same as with the technical issues found after races. Then the result also changes.“In the end Masi reiterates: "Our goal is the right decisions. Sometimes they need a little more time than we love. Nevertheless, I prefer the right judgment to the punishment that is wrong."     

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