Former F1 Race Director Michael Masi Is Leaving The FIA. Here's What He Should Do For Work Instead

Michael Masi, the former race director of Formula 1, has formally left the FIA — F1's governing body — in order to return to his home country of Australia, to spend time with his family. Masi, you may remember, endured a single season as F1 race director before being involved in such a shambles of a World Championship finale that was obviously impacted by poor calls from — you guessed it — Michael Masi.

I don't envy the man, who inevitably became the most hated person in the motorsport community for a while, but I do feel for him. It's gotta be tough losing your grip on the pinnacle of racing.

And that's where Jalopnik comes in. We just want to give Masi a hand with his transition into this next phase of his life, so we've put together a handy list of possible career paths for Masi. Y'know, in case he's ready for a refresh.

The worst part of buying my house was dealing with the mortgage company. They took so long to do anything that I would then have to re-submit all my documents, for which they would blame me. This seems like the exact perfect job for Masi, who could cruise through life continuing to aggravate other humans.

Name one good transaction you've ever had when buying a car. You can't. Masi would make the ideal dealer, if only because he knows exactly how to broker a deal that leaves everyone disappointed.

Could you even imagine?

The best taxi ride is one that leaves both parties neutral; it is simply a way to go from one place to another. I think Masi would be a different kind of taxi driver. I think he'd be one of those drivers that would ask you, "Where are you going? I've never heard of that place. Are you sure that's where you're going?" And then he'd mutter the whole time because he had to take the long route.

Law is an attractive career for a lot of people, but I think Masi would really excel here. He would have the opportunity to look at the longstanding rules of the land and say, "Nah. Let's do it my way."

Interpretive dancers take the generally agreed-upon rules of movement and just... decide how they feel. I don't know about Masi's rhythm, but I do know that he's fantastic at looking at a rule book and coming up with his own ideas about how to implement them!

The best CEOs are the ones that can make sweeping decisions in the spur of the moment. If you always keep folks guessing, you can always retain your power. At least, from behind the desk — not at the race track.

I can't remember the last time Daniel Ricciardo made a career move that worked out for the best. Maybe Masi can, I don't know, get him set up in an endurance racing career or something.

Have you ever had an HR representative that you really liked? You know — one that easily understood your concerns and worked with you to get them sorted out in a timely manner? No? Oh.

A lot of legislating, equivocating, picking favorites, and causing irreparable damage to the outcome of very critical events? Look no further than an American politician. Masi could thrive.

Need I really say more?