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F1 drivers lambast FIA president over swearing ban and demand to be treated like adults
1 month, 2 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”. …

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The twist in the Christian Horner saga that few saw coming - and what an email sign-off could hint at around his future, writes JONATHAN McEVOY
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The twist in the Christian Horner saga that few saw coming - and what an email sign-off could hint at around his future, writes JONATHAN McEVOY

Daily Mail  

A twist in the Christian Horner saga is that his former PA is back in the Red Bull fold. Christian Horner's former PA Nicole Carling has returned as interim executive assistant The Red Bull principal is continuing to operate on his mantra that it is ‘business as normal’ Max Verstappen is expected to stay at Red Bull as long as …

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Ethics committee clears FIA President of wrongdoing in pair of whistleblower complaints
9 months ago

Ethics committee clears FIA President of wrongdoing in pair of whistleblower complaints

Associated Press  

The ethics committee for Formula 1’s governing body has cleared Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a pair of whistleblower complaints that alleged the FIA president twice interfered in competition last year. “After reviewing the results of the inquiries, the Ethics Committee were unanimous in their determination that there was no evidence to substantiate allegations of interference of any kind involving the …

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FIA confirms whistleblower complaints against president regarding Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas races
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIA confirms whistleblower complaints against president regarding Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas races

Associated Press  

The FIA said Tuesday 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 the president of Formula 1’s governing body. The BBC reported this week that FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem allegedly intervened to overturn a penalty given to Fernando Alonso at last year’s …

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem facing fresh allegation of ‘trying to stop Las Vegas F1 race’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem facing fresh allegation of ‘trying to stop Las Vegas F1 race’

The Telegraph  

Formula One faces fresh controversy over accusations that the president of motorsport’s governing body conspired to stop the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place on bogus safety grounds. That same report is now said to include another accusation against Ben Sulayem, namely that he told officials not to certify Las Vegas’s temporary street circuit for November’s chaotic grand prix. …

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem 'required hospital attention for concussion' but will make a full recovery after 'suffering a fall' prior to a prize giving ceremony in Baku
1 year ago

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem 'required hospital attention for concussion' but will make a full recovery after 'suffering a fall' prior to a prize giving ceremony in Baku

Daily Mail  

United are three points behind City… a league table can LIE. There are chasms between them - It's All Kicking Off Mohammed Ben Sulayem was appointed as FIA President in December last year The 62-year-old required hospital attention for concussion after the incident FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem required medical care after suffering a fall 'several days ago' but is …

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‘Pushing for more events in India, including Formula 1,’ says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Pushing for more events in India, including Formula 1,’ says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem

The Hindu  

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem feels a combination of hosting high-profile racing events like Formula 1 and extensive work at the grassroots is what India needs to revive motorsport in the country. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the inaugural Formula E race in Hyderabad, the first non-European president of the world governing body for car racing, spoke on …

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FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races
1 year, 11 months ago

FIA boss urges Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protests in races

The Hindu  

Mohammed ben Sulayem, the president of FIA, has urged Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving instead of protesting a new rule change. Sulayem warned that the drivers will “divert from the sport” if they use weekend races to propagate their personal agendas. Hamilton has been repeatedly drawing the wrath of the FIA president for his campaigns on the weekends, pushing …

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India loses seat on FIA World Motor Sport Council
3 years ago

India loses seat on FIA World Motor Sport Council

The Hindu  

India has lost its seat on the FIA's all powerful World Motor Sport Council for the first time in more than three decades. "It's highly unfortunate that the FMSCI council decided by majority to send only a single nomination for the post of the FIA WMSC candidature while it could have sent multiple nominations," Mr. Chandhok told PTI. Unfortunately India …

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FIA to review superlicence system as a result of COVID-19
4 years, 3 months ago

FIA to review superlicence system as a result of COVID-19

The Hindu  

Formula One's governing body said on Wednesday it was reviewing its superlicence system so that junior drivers were not disadvantaged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S.-based Indy Lights championship and the all-female W Series, which had been due to award superlicence points for the first time after a debut 2019 season, both cancelled their 2020 programmes. READ| …

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