Niels Wittich, the race director for Formula 1, has stepped down from his position with immediate effect. Wittich's sudden departure, coming just before the con

Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has stepped down in a surprise move with three races to go and the title yet to be decided.

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