EXCLUSIVEFormula One's leading steward is SACKED by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem
- Tim Mayer spent 15 years as an unpaid steward and roe to become chairman
- The 58-year-old is one of the most respected names in motorsport racing
- His departure comes a fortnight after race director Niels Wittich was sacked
Formula One’s leading steward has been sacked by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Tim Mayer, son of McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer, and one of the most respected figures in the sport, has not been called up to officiate as chairman of the stewards since his last outing in Austin, Texas, last month.
Mayer, 58, also worked for the Austin organisers. They were summoned to answer charges of fans invading the track post-race.
He recused himself. Mail Sport understands comments were made by the US promoters that upset Ben Sulayem.
Mayer spent 15 years as an unpaid steward, and rose to become a chairman – along with respected Australian official Garry Connelly.
Mayer’s departure comes a fortnight after race director Niels Wittich was sacked, three races from the end of the season, amid a drip of staff leaving over recent years.
Tim Mayer, son of McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer, and one of the most respected figures in the sport
Mail Sport understands comments were made by the US promoters that upset FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem
Mayer was among the stewards summoned to answer charges of fans invading the track post-race
