Mohammed Ben Sulayem

New “future-focused” Formula 1 regulations for 2026 and beyond as key details announced

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago030 mins

After much anticipation and speculation, The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Formula 1’s governing body, today revealed the set of new regulations which will define the sport from 2026 onward. These regulations, which were developed in collaboration with Formula 1 and its 10 participating teams, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and power unit manufacturers, aim to…

F2 and F3 calendar for 2025 revealed

Anna Elizabeth Krausová2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The calendar remains largely unchanged for Formula 2 and Formula 3 in 2025, the higher series set to support Formula 1 race weekends at 14 rounds once again, while the latter will join them both at 10 events. The race locations remain the same, some being placed in slightly different order due to the changes…

F1 President Stefano Domenicali seen talking with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

F1 management and FIA reach agreement to work closely together, stops internal turmoil

Gabriel Diamante2 months ago04 mins

The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and Formula One Management (FOM) has reached a peace agreement in order to soften the internal turmoil between Formula 1 and its governing body and further work to strengthen their partnership. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the FIA and FOM have announced they are working on a strategic…

FIA CEO Natalie Robyn to leave after 18 months

Gabriel Diamante3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The first ever Chief Executive Officer of the FIA Natalie Robyn announces departure from the motorsport governing body after only 18 months in the leadership role. In a statement by the governing body, they said that Robyn had decided to leave “by mutual agreement to pursue opportunities outside of the FIA. “Performing in the role…

FIA clubs issues letter backing Ben Sulayem, want legal action for unsubstantiated claims

Fernanda Álvarez4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

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…

Lewis Hamilton says FIA President has “never” had his backing, calls for more transparency and accountability in F1

Sushmita Balakrishnan4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

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…

FIA Ethics Committee clears President of interference allegations regarding F1 events last season

Öykü Ceylan4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

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…

FIA President asked officials “to find some concerns” to not certify the F1 Las Vegas circuit, claims whistleblower

Harshpreet Kaur5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

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…

FIA President under investigation for alleged interference in rescinding Alonso’s penalty at 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Rachel Stephens5 months ago5 months ago09 mins

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…

FIA President Ben Sulayem asked Max Verstappen to publicly back Christian Horner during F1 Bahrain GP weekend

Fernanda Álvarez5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

Co-Author: Chiara Martin The saga surrounding Red Bull Racing’s Team Principal since before the start of the season is far from over and offers almost every day a new episode that engulfs Formula 1 in a cloud full of scandals. This time new information has come to light regarding Christian Horner’s alleged inappropriate behaviour, dated…