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The Latest Breaking News from Mohammed Ben Sulayem

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will discover today if changes to the motorsport federation’s statutes will be approved.

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Ben Sulayem open to F1 permanent stewards – but asks who pays for them

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem supports the idea of having permanent stewards in Formula 1 – but says the real issue is who pays for them.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: F1 teams concerned by FIA proposal to change governance rules

On Tuesday evening this writer received a phone call from a senior member of staff at an F1 team expressing their concern about the bombshell that the FIA is proposing to change the way it is governed.

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FIA looks to change rules into its governance after recent controversies

The FIA wants to make changes to its rules following investigations into president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his governance.

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Ben Sulayem hails Cadillac entry as win for F1 after being sent to ‘hell and back’

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes Cadillac’s planned entry into Formula 1 is a win for everybody after suggesting he was sent to ‘hell and back’ for opening up the grid.

Motorsport

Ben Hunt: Swearing outbursts, arguments and sackings…what is going on with F1?

It is like Formula 1 is trying to out-do the Netflix cameras this season, given the current spate of swearing and angry rows witnessed across the grid.

Autosport

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

Ben Sulayem has responded to criticism from a number of drivers.

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Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business"

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

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Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business”

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

Motorsport

What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: Qatar GP preview

In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: "We'd love to get…

Autosport

F1 ‘running out of people’ says sacked race steward in rebuke to FIA president

The long-time F1 steward Tim Mayer says he was sacked by text and reveals meddling by the FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem

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Sacked F1 race steward Mayer takes aim at FIA president

Sacked F1 race steward Tim Mayer has taken aim at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a series of claims.

Autosport

Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

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F1 announces ‘agreement in principle’ for Cadillac to join grid in 2026

The other 10 teams had largely been against the introduction of a new outfit because of the dilution of prize money.

Motorsport

Russell says F1 drivers "fed up with whole situation" after GPDA letter

George Russell has spoken about his frustration with the FIA for not responding to the Grand Prix Drivers' Association and said many drivers are "fed up with the whole situation".

Autosport

Russell frustrated by FIA silence to GPDA letter

George Russell has spoken about his frustration with the FIA for not responding to the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association and said many drivers are “fed up with the whole situation”.

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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.

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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.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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.

Motorsport

Verstappen set to continue FIA protest

Max Verstappen is poised to continue his ongoing row with the FIA after he was punished for swearing.

Autosport

Verstappen to continue FIA protest over swearing at US GP

Max Verstappen is poised to continue his ongoing row with the FIA after he was punished for swearing.

Motorsport

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

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.

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