According to F1, this is not the case, but according to the international press, this is exactly what happened, claiming that Niels Wiitich has recently thrown too much fire into the fire...
The FIA unexpectedly announced today that Formula 1 World Championship race director Niels Wittich is leaving his post with immediate effect. According to the statement released this afternoon, the German specialist has been "looking for new opportunities," which is why he is leaving so suddenly, even before the Las Vegas Grand Prix...
"The FIA confirms that Niels Wittich has left his position as F1 Race Director to pursue new opportunities. Niels has carried out his duties as Race Director with commitment and professionalism, for which we thank him and wish him every success for the future," the statement read.
Meanwhile, the international press increasingly reported serious tensions between Wittich and FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem. Because of this, Wittich's hands were tied; he should have left before the end of the year. It's very likely that all this was due to the FIA's constant harassment of drivers with trivial matters: swearing, body jewelry, underwear. The drivers' organization's open letter probably provided the final push for his dismissal.
