Max Verstappen (L) during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain - Source: Getty
FIA has sacked race steward Tim Mayer weeks after Red Bull driver Max Verstappen's father Jos cited a "conflict of interest" regarding decision-making. The Dutch driver won his fourth consecutive world championship at the end of the Las Vegas Grand Prix with two races remaining but it was not all smooth sailing for him in the 2024 season.
The 27-year-old had several run-ins with the sport's governing body and race stewards over their decision-making, especially during the Singapore GP to the Brazilian GP. The FIA sacked or let go many top officials before Las Vegas's race, including race director Neils Wittich, whom Rui Macques replaced. As per The Independent, Mayer became the latest to face the sword after the governing body decided to sack him after 15 years of unpaid stewarding.
