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Niels Wittich has stepped down as FIA Formula 1 Race Director, a role he held since 2022, initially sharing duties with Eduardo Freitas. Wittich will be replaced by Rui Marques, who has extensive motorsport experience, from the Las Vegas Grand Prix onwards. The FIA thanked Wittich for his professionalism and dedication, wishing him well in his future endeavors.
Niels Wittich has stepped down as Formula 1's race director, effective immediately, and will be replaced by Rui Marques starting from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Wittich, who has been the sole race director since the beginning of the 2023 season, is leaving to pursue new opportunities. Marques brings extensive experience from his roles in Formula 2 and Formula 3, as well as other FIA championships.
Niels Wittich has stepped down as Formula 1 race director with immediate effect to pursue new opportunities, as announced by the FIA. He will be succeeded by Rui Marques, who has experience as the race director for Formula 2 and Formula 3, starting from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Wittich, who took over the role full-time in 2022, is thanked for his professionalism and dedication.