None of your business how FIA is run, Ben Sulayem tells F1 drivers
3 months, 4 weeks ago

None of your business how FIA is run, Ben Sulayem tells F1 drivers

The Hindu  

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told Formula One drivers to mind their own business after they asked where money from race fines was going and why senior figures had left the governing body. When something in the teams changes, do they tell us?,” Ben Sulayem said when asked about the surprise departure of race director Niels Wittich before last weekend’s title-deciding Las Vegas Grand Prix. Russell expresses F1 drivers’ concern Mercedes driver George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, said on Thursday drivers wanted clarity and understanding “of what’s going on and who’s getting fired next”. It’s their business.” Ben Sulayem said the drivers had his mobile number and he had nothing to hide.

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FIA president under fire over swearing rules – after rally driver hit with £8,300 fine
1 month ago

FIA president under fire over swearing rules – after rally driver hit with £8,300 fine

The Independent  

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F1 drivers told to mind their own business and focus on racing by FIA president
3 months, 4 weeks ago

F1 drivers told to mind their own business and focus on racing by FIA president

The Independent  

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George Russell says F1 drivers want to know ‘who’s getting fired next’ as key staff leave FIA
4 months ago

George Russell says F1 drivers want to know ‘who’s getting fired next’ as key staff leave FIA

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — George Russell says Formula 1 drivers have a simple question for the sport’s governing body: which official will be “getting fired” next? So we’d love to get a little bit of clarity and understanding of what’s going on and who’s getting fired next.” Russell’s comments followed a report by the BBC that two more officials — race …

F1 drivers led by George Russell slam FIA chief over misconduct row
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F1 drivers led by George Russell slam FIA chief over misconduct row

The Independent  

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F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults

The Telegraph  

Formula One’s drivers have launched a scathing attack on FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and demanded to be treated like adults after a host of recent disputes. The former rally driver has been told in an open letter to consider his own “language” after he had said the grid’s stars should stop swearing on the radio and acting like “rappers”. …

F1 drivers’ union hits back at FIA after ‘misconduct’ punishments: ‘Our members are adults’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

F1 drivers’ union hits back at FIA after ‘misconduct’ punishments: ‘Our members are adults’

New York Times  

Formula One drivers have written an open letter calling on the FIA to treat them like adults after recent controversies surrounding its punishments for “misconduct” like swearing. In Singapore, reigning world champion Max Verstappen was ordered by the FIA, F1’s governing body, to complete a day of community service after describing his car as being “a bit f—d” in a …

Amid drama around Formula 1, FIA president issues letter to membership defending his leadership
1 year ago

Amid drama around Formula 1, FIA president issues letter to membership defending his leadership

Associated Press  

The head of Formula 1’s governing body has issued a passionate defense of his leadership, claiming a pair of whistleblower complaints against him were meant to “destabilize me as President of the FIA, but also of questioning the integrity of our respected organization.” In a letter sent to FIA membership, a copy of which was seen by The Associated Press …

'Want a Fair and Level Playing Field': George Russell Calls for Transparency After Report FIA President Sought to Overturn Penalty
1 year ago

'Want a Fair and Level Playing Field': George Russell Calls for Transparency After Report FIA President Sought to Overturn Penalty

News 18  

Mercedes driver George Russell has called for transparency following a report alleging that the president of Formula 1’s governing body intervened to overturn a penalty last season. The FIA on Tuesday said that its compliance officer has received two complaints “detailing potential allegations involving certain members of its governing body” in seeming reference to whistleblower claims against Ben Sulayem. …

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem investigated for interfering with 2023 result: Report
1 year ago

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem investigated for interfering with 2023 result: Report

New York Times  

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly being investigated by the FIA ethics committee for allegedly interfering with the result of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, according to BBC Sport. The stewards felt that “touching the car would amount to ‘working’ on the car.” The penalty dropped Alonso to fourth, behind George Russell. GO DEEPER F1 clarifies what 'working' …

FIA slammed by House of Lords peer over F1 Gulf human rights
2 years, 2 months ago

FIA slammed by House of Lords peer over F1 Gulf human rights

The Independent  

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F1 chiefs slam FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem over ‘unacceptable’ claims
2 years, 2 months ago

F1 chiefs slam FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem over ‘unacceptable’ claims

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F1 drivers instructed not to use FIA platform for ‘personal agenda’ by president
2 years, 2 months ago

F1 drivers instructed not to use FIA platform for ‘personal agenda’ by president

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F1: FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem ‘surprised’ at ‘adverse reaction’ to Andretti’s proposed bid with Cadillac
2 years, 2 months ago

F1: FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem ‘surprised’ at ‘adverse reaction’ to Andretti’s proposed bid with Cadillac

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New FIA head Ben Sulayem may have to punish Hamilton
3 years, 3 months ago

New FIA head Ben Sulayem may have to punish Hamilton

The Hindu  

Mohammed Ben Sulayem pledged to help fix Formula One's problems after being elected president of the governing FIA on December 17, but recognised he may also have to punish Lewis Hamilton for breaking the rules by not attending the sport's gala awards. Ben Sulayem told reporters he would devote all the time needed to Formula One, whose season ended in …

New FIA head Ben Sulayem may have to punish Hamilton
3 years, 3 months ago

New FIA head Ben Sulayem may have to punish Hamilton

The Hindu  

Mohammed Ben Sulayem pledged to help fix Formula One's problems after being elected president of the governing FIA on Friday, but recognised he may also have to punish Lewis Hamilton for breaking the rules by not attending the sport's gala awards. READ: Ben Sulayem told reporters he would devote all the time needed to Formula One, whose season ended in …

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