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Ben Hunt: GPDA letter over swearing controversy should be a warning to Ben Sulayem

Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself the subject of a damning letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association last week at a crucial time as he is rapidly approaching another election year.

Autosport

F1 drivers unite to issue statement demanding FIA treats them like adults

All 20 Formula One drivers have hit out at the sport’s governing body after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing

The Guardian - UK

FIA asked by Formula One drivers to treat them like adults amid swearing row

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the grid’s stars had a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio and that they should not act like rappers.

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GPDA asks FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults over swearing row

Formula 1's drivers have called for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to "consider his own tone and language" through a Grand Prix Drivers' Association statement, in the wake of controversy over swearing.

Motorsport

GPDA urges FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults after swearing controversy

Formula 1’s drivers have called for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to "consider his own tone and language" through a Grand Prix Drivers Association statement, in the wake of controversy over swearing.

Autosport

FIA would need ‘to cross a barrier’ to support 25 F1 races

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the federation is currently unable to support a 25-race Formula 1 calendar.

Motorsport

Exclusive: FIA would need ‘to cross a barrier’ to support 25 F1 races

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the federation is currently unable to support a 25-race Formula 1 calendar.

Autosport

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FIA makes two leadership appointments

The FIA has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s efforts to transform the governing body.

Autosport

FIA steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s swearing penalty

Johnny Herbert has explained the decision-making behind Max Verstappen's controversial penalty for swearing.

Motorsport

Singapore GP steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s FIA swearing penalty

Johnny Herbert has explained the decision making behind Max Verstappen's penalty for swearing, having been part of the FIA stewards panel at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Autosport

Two senior FIA figures depart governing body

The FIA has lost two of its senior figures, as its director of communications Luke Skipper and secretary general of mobility Jacob Bangsgaard have resigned.

Autosport

Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure.

Motorsport

Exclusive: Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Are the FIA playing keeping up with the Joneses?

For the European Formula 1 races, the FIA motorhome sits next to the one which belongs to Formula One Management. To look at from the outside, they are identical but for the colour scheme. Inside however, there is one important difference.

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Ben Sulayem thinks FIA isn't getting enough credit: "We only get rubbish"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it's "impossible" for the federation to get the credit that he thinks it deserves for making improvements in the way global motorsport is run.

The Independent UK

Analysis: Verstappen shows his petty side when FIA foolishly punishes him for cursing

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Lewis Hamilton Addresses Racial Element In FIA President's Comments

Lewis Hamilton challenges FIA president's stance on swearing in Formula 1, highlighting racial undertones and the debate on drivers' self-expression.

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Hamilton unhappy with ‘racial element’ of FIA president’s comments

Lewis Hamilton has expressed disquiet at comments made by the president of Formula One’s governing body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, that F1 drivers should not swear like rap artists

Autosport

Hamilton points to "racial element" in FIA president's words over swearing

Lewis Hamilton has said there is a "racial element" to the choice of words used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in his bid to clampdown swearing.

Motorsport

Exclusive: FIA asks F1 to limit swearing in television coverage

The FIA has asked Formula One Management to minimise the amount of foul language that is broadcast on F1’s television productions, Motorsport.com can reveal.

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