Motor racing-Mercedes boss Wolff backs FIA's Formula One overhaul

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - December 5, 2021 Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff is seen during the race Pool via REUTERS/Andrej Isakovic

(Reuters) - Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said the governing FIA had taken the "right steps" in its response to the controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which included replacing Michael Masi as Formula One race director.

The newly-elected president of the Paris-based body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, unveiled a raft of changes to the sport’s refereeing procedures on Thursday.