McLaren team leader defends Massey: he's a guy who wants to listen It's not easy to be a race director

The 2021 F1 season came to an end, and perhaps many people did not anticipate the final plot, but what is even more surprising is that world champion Verstappen has not become the most concerned person, but the event director Michael Massey. But what poured into him was not words of praise, but countless criticisms and accusations.

McLaren leader Seidel sympathized with What happened to Marcy. "We feel lucky that Marcy has dealt with us because he listens carefully to our suggestions for improvement," he said. His job is not easy and he is under great pressure. ”

What caught Massi in the vortex of public opinion was his decision in the final stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, when, led by the safety car, he overtook the leading car between Hamilton and Verstappen over the safety car, leaving the two drivers with the opportunity to compete on the last lap on the track. In the end, Verstappen overtook Hamilton to become the new world champion. And before that, Marcy had been repeatedly accused of inconsistent sentencing standards.

"We do not comment on what has happened in Abu Dhabi and we are very satisfied with the open and transparent dialogue that has taken place this year and over the past few years," Saider said. The way he treated us and all the teams gave us peace of mind. ”

The 2021 season was the most intense year in F1's years, both on and off the track, and as a result there were many overheated reviews. Horner, for example, has said that the late tournament director Charlie Wyting has done better. Seidel argues that such an assessment is "unfair" to Massy.

"I think it's as good now as it was in the past. In such a tense competition as this year, the event director is a very difficult job. This should be understood. ”

Vettel expressed support for Seidel and cautioned against comparing the FIA's decision this year to past one.

"Everyone has their own opinion. I don't think we should bother the tournament officers because they're already having a hard time. Maintaining standards consistent is certainly ideal, but people are not machines. ”

"It's hard to make the right decision 100 per cent, although that's our goal. In addition to the amount of the fine, there is not much change from the past, and the fine is not necessary at all. ”