The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile became embroiled in several accusations in early March when an anonymous source reported to the FIA ethics committee that Ben Sulayem tried to intervene in the outcome of the race by influencing the sanction imposed on Fernando Alonso at the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. A few days…
Yesterday, F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff disclosed that she had personally filed a criminal case against the FIA in the French courts. Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell believe that the FIA needs to have transparency and take accountability with regards to Wolff’s case in a such male dominated sport. Last December, the…
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of the F1 Academy series, former racing driver and partner of Mercedes F1 team principal, Toto Wolff, has taken legal action against the FIA. Following a media frenzy, claims that F1 teams had complained to the FIA, and several suggestions of a potential breach of confidentiality between Wolff and her husband,…
In a recent development, the FIA Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into alleged interference during Formula One events in 2023. Following a independent inquiry, the committee found no evidence to support claims against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. According to the official press release, “the Ethics Committee were unanimous in their determination that there…
In the unfolding story involving an internal power struggle at Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner kept his job thanks to the backing of the Thai owners who own 51% of the company, while on the other hand, Helmut Marko, who was also involved in an investigation that called into question his position, kept his job…
Amid a backdrop of allegations involving Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and the suspension of a female employee who accused him of inappropriate behaviour, F1 TV presenter Laura Winter stands as a beacon of resilience and defiance. On International Women’s Day, from the paddock of Saudi Arabia, Winter articulated the sentiments of countless women…
Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa has begun legal proceedings against the sports governing body the FIA, as well as Formula One Management over the infamous 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal. Following the news late last year that Felipe Massa had intended to pursue legal action against the FIA and FOM, the former Ferrari drivers’ legal…
According to BBC Sport, FIA’s Mohmmed Ben Sulayem allegedly tried to persuade the officials tasked with the certification process of the newly added Las Vegas circuit not to do so. Las Vegas circuit hosted the third race in the United States the 2023 season, the first held in the Nevadan city since 1982. Formula One…
Amongst several revelations and controversies currently facing the sport, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has found himself at the centre of another Formula 1 storm. Allegations are stemming from the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where a whistle-blower has come forward with the claim that Ben Sulayem attempted…
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