Was Wittich pushed or did he jump? The FIA announced on Tuesday that Wittich was "stepping down" after less than three seasons as F1's race director, two of which were by himself after initially splitting duties with FIA WEC race director Eduardo Freitas.

Former F1 race director Niels Wittich has reportedly claimed he did “not resign” – a matter of hours after the FIA announced his departure from his role. The FIA, F1’s governing body, said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon that 52-year-old ...

In a statement issued by the FIA, F1’s governing body said Wittich had left the role "to pursue new opportunities.”