Formula 1's governing body the FIA has sacked the latest in a series of senior figures after eradicating the role of head of sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
Sara Mariani wrote a note that appeared to be critical of the body's leadership as she left the FIA on Wednesday.
Mariani, who had been head of sustainability, diversity and inclusion for just 18 months, wrote: "There is a life outside the FIA. A life where talent and dedication are rewarded. Where women in leadership positions can thrive, feel valued and respected."
Her role was removed as part of an internal restructure that split her responsibilities across two separate divisions.
The FIA has been contacted for comment on the specific allegations made by Mariani in her note, which was on her email out-of-office.
Mariani was unavailable for comment.
An FIA statement said it was moving sustainability under the remit of the secretary general for mobility, Willem Groenewald, and diversity and inclusion under senior human resources director Alessandra Malhame.
It said this would "allow the FIA to combine its internal and external efforts on D&I"
