F1 race director Wittich steps down to be replaced by Marques
FORMULA ONE race director Niels Wittich has left his role and been replaced by Rui Marques, the FIA confirmed today.
The race director duties sees them responsible for a number of areas over a grand prix weekend, including if the safety car or virtual safety car needs to be deployed as well as speaking to drivers concerning any on-track worries.
German Wittich had taken on the position towards the end of the 2022 campaign, having initially shared the role with Eduardo Freitas after the departure of Michael Masi.
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