Lewis Hamilton’s claim that the FIA risked drivers’ lives in the Tuscan Grand Prix has been called ‘offensive’ by the governing body’s top race official. Lewis Hamilton was criticised for ‘offensive’ comments that drivers’ lives were put at risk. FIA race director Michael Masi was understandably incensed at the accusation, retorting: ‘From an FIA perspective, safety is paramount, end of story. ‘In my capacity as race director, my role is sporting integrity and safety and anyone who says otherwise is actually offensive.’. Masi, in his second season as race director since taking over from the late Charlie Whiting, added: ‘Simply put, the drivers can criticise all they want, but if we look between where the lights were extinguished on the safety car and the control line (where the race resumes) the distance was similar if not longer than at a number of other venues. FIA race director was incensed by Hamilton’s (L) comments and said safety is paramount.

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