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Ben Sulayem urges caution over "exaggerated" $20bn valuation for F1

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has warned of potential risks for Formula 1 amid 'exaggerated' talk of a $20 billion valuation for the series.

Autosport

FIA: WRC “house is not on fire” with only three manufacturers

The World Rally Championship is healthy operating with three manufacturers but one or two new marques are needed to sustain its future, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Autosport

F1 chief agrees with FIA president over Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin move

Both FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem and F1's chief technical officer Pat Symonds have expressed similar views about Alonso's chances of success at Aston Martin in recent days

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Toto Wolff urges FIA to meet with Lewis Hamilton to prevent ban for political statements

F1 drivers have been banned from making political statements and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff wants the FIA to meet with Lewis Hamilton and discuss the new rules

Daily Mirror

FIA chief makes Aston Martin prediction after firing ominous budget cap warning

FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem made it clear he feels his organisation has done enough to deter any Formula 1 teams from breaching budget cap rules going forward

Daily Mirror

FIA’s cost cap policing should deter future ‘cover ups’, says Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is hopeful that the way his governing body handled last year’s Formula 1 cost cap breaches will stop any ‘cover ups’ in the future.

Autosport

FIA's F1 cost cap policing should deter future 'cover-ups', says Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is hopeful that the way his governing body handled last year’s Formula 1 cost cap breaches will stop any ‘cover-ups’ in the future.

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F1 will not go back to one race director, says Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested that Formula 1 will keep having multiple race directors in the future, following the change of approach for 2022.

Motorsport

F1 will not go back to one race director, says FIA president

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested that Formula 1 will keep having multiple race directors in the future, following the change of approach for 2022.

Autosport

Andretti on F1 Teams’ Backlash of American Bid: ‘It’s All About Greed’

Andretti Global and General Motors announced their F1 entry bid plans under Cadillac, which was met with ‘adverse reaction,’ per the FIA president.

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Lewis Hamilton may risk F1 ban if he repeats past actions after FIA chief's clear warning

Hamilton, along with the now retired Sebastian Vettel, commonly uses his huge platform in F1 to promote social justice, but the FIA has now moved to prohibit such displays

Daily Mirror

F1 should encourage and not spurn new teams, says FIA president

Formula 1 teams and series bosses should welcome potential new entries like Andretti-Cadillac rather than object to them, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Autosport

F1 should encourage, not spurn, new teams - FIA president

Formula 1 teams and the sport's bosses should welcome potential new entries like Andretti-Cadillac, rather than object to them, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Motorsport

FIA should not be a ‘platform for private personal agenda’, says president

The ban on Formula 1 drivers making non-neutral statements without permission was introduced to avoid using “the FIA as a platform for private personal agenda”, according to its president.

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FIA chief faces ugly F1 stand-off as "strong majority" back Toto Wolff against Andretti

Mohammed ben Sulayem intervened on social media as it became apparent that there is a significant resistance to the FIA's plans to allow a new team to join the F1 grid

Autosport

Why F1 and teams are still not impressed by Andretti’s entry plans

When Michael Andretti announced his tie-up with General Motors to launch a new Formula 1 team, he was adamant that it would convince the sport to welcome him.

Autosport

FIA president surprised by "adverse reaction" to Andretti/Cadillac F1 plans

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, says he is surprised by the “adverse reaction” from some quarters over Andretti and Cadillac’s plan to enter Formula 1.

Daily Mirror

F1 chief reveals plans for sport to expand to more than 10 teams in radical shake-up

Formula One are exploring the possibility of adding more teams to the grid, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealing they are 'looking at launching an Expressions of Interest process for prospective new teams'

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Autosport

Why the FIA's hope for new F1 teams will be easier said than done

The FIA has reignited talk of new teams joining the Formula 1 grid in the near future, something many fans have wanted to see for some time.

Daily Mirror

FIA chief gives major update on 11th F1 team with announcement of new process

The announcement from FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem will be good news for those who want to launch a new F1 team, including Andretti Autosport and Hong Kong billionaire Calvin Lo

Daily Mirror

FIA boss keen to avoid F1 becoming "like wrestling" as he warns controversy will continue

The FIA has been criticised for the way it has handled some of the most recent controversies in F1, to which president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has responded with a warning

Autosport

Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving

Max Verstappen picked up his second Formula 1 world drivers’ championship trophy on Friday night as the FIA honoured its champions at its annual prize giving in Bologna.

Daily Mirror

FIA president clashes with Christian Horner on stage in awkward moment at awards ceremony

One of the most bizarre moments in Friday night's FIA Prize Giving gala saw Mohammed Ben Sulayem argue with Red Bull chief Horner on stage as he collected Red Bull's constructors' championship trophy

Daily Mirror

FIA chief reveals "big burden" of court case and financial issue in first year in charge

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been in charge of the FIA for a year now, but his tenure has been far from smooth including financial problems and a legal issue that had to be dealt with immediately

Motorsport

FIA's Ben Sulayem reveals court case and $20 million deficit headaches

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed two major challenges he faced after taking over the job last year – a court case and a $20 million financial black hole.

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