Michael Masi, the Formula One race director at the centre of the controversy surrounding last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, could be replaced in his role in 2022, according to an FIA official investigating the matter.
Last year's championship result continues to be a source of controversy in the sport and has cast uncertainty over Lewis Hamilton's future in F1.
According to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, Hamilton was "disillusioned" by the events in Abu Dhabi and ESPN understands the outcome of the FIA's investigation could determine whether the seven-time champion returns to the grid this year.