Wittich 'steps down'

F1 race director Niels Wittich steps down with 3 races left in season; Rui Marques to take over
In a statement issued by the FIA, F1’s governing body said Wittich had left the role "to pursue new opportunities.”
Wittich 'steps down' as F1 race director
Niels Wittich has left his role as Formula 1's race director with immediate effect. The German, who had been in the role since 2022, "has stepped down from his position to pursue new opportunities," the FIA said in a statement to BBC Sport.
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Niels Wittich has resigned as Formula 1 race director. Qian Jun/MB Media/ Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has stepped down with immediate effect, the FIA confirmed on Tuesday.
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