Race director Niels Wittich steps down with immediate effect

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.”
F1 race director Wittich to be replaced in a surprise move with 3 races to go
PARIS (AP) — Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich stepped down in a surprise move with three races to go and the title yet to be decided. The series' governing body, the FIA, said on Tuesday that Wittich would be replaced starting from next week's Las Vegas Grand Prix by Rui Marques, who had been race director for Formula 2 and 3.
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F1 race director Niels Wittich departs with immediate effect in surprise move
In a surprise move, Formula One race director Niels Wittich has quit his role with immediate effect, the FIA confirmed on Tuesday. It is rare for a race director to leave during the season, however the FIA did not elaborate on the reasoning behind Wittich’s departure.
F1 race director Wittich leaves with immediate effect
Formula One race director Niels Wittich has stepped down with immediate effect and Rui Marques will take over the role from next week's Las Vegas Grand Prix, the governing FIA said on Tuesday.
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