Another group of FIA member clubs has written to the governing body’s president recommending legal action over allegations made against him.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem articles archive
Mohammed Ben Sulayem was elected president of the Federation Interntionale de l’Automobile (FIA) in December 2021. He was previously a successful rally driver.
FIA member clubs urge review of Ethics Committee after Ben Sulayem investigation
Formula 1
Posted onMore FIA member clubs have written to the governing body pledging support for president Mohammed Ben Sulayem following his recent investigation.
Allegations against Ben Sulayem was an attack on the FIA, say member clubs
Formula 1
Posted onA group of FIA member clubs have given their support to the president of the governing body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, following his investigation by the Ethics Committee last month.
FIA is target of “malicious” attacks – Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told the organisation’s members he is the target of “malicious” attacks aimed at destabilising him and the governing body.
FIA president cleared of alleged interference in two 2023 races
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s Ethics Committee has cleared president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of alleged interference in two rounds of last year’s world championship.
Blocking Las Vegas track approval “would have been legal” – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes target high-speed improvement in Melbourne • Blocking Vegas approval would have been “legal” – Ben Sulayem •
Teams back FIA Compliance Department review of Ben Sulayem allegations
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 team bosses backed the steps taken by the FIA Compliance Department to examine allegations made against the governing body’s president.
“Total transparency” needed over Ben Sulayem allegations – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onAny investigation into the FIA president’s alleged intervention in last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix must be handled with “total transparency”, says George Russell.
FIA confirms allegations made against “members of its governing bodies”
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s compliance department is investigating following allegations over Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s actions at the Saudi Arabian and Las Vegas grands prix.
Controversies overshadow new F1 season: Eight Saudi Arabian GP talking points
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 is lacking in competition but not drama as its new season continues this weekend. Here’s eight talking points for Jeddah.
FIA president Ben Sulayem under investigation for interfering in F1 race – report
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being investigated for allegedly interfering in a penalty decision regarding Fernando Alonso, according to a report.
Horner controversy “damaging” for F1 says FIA president Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes the furore surrounding Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is “damaging” for Formula 1.
Ben Sulayem says ‘inhuman’ criticism is ‘because I am doing the right thing’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem ‘Attacked for doing the right thing’ • Mercedes face FTX lawsuit • Formula E revises its Berlin track
FIA will “remain neutral” over Azerbaijan’s conflict with Armenia – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No plans to move Baku FIA prize gala • Garcia, Hamda Al Qubaisi take F1 Academy wins • Tramnitz wins opening FREC race
FIA president Ben Sulayem “confident” Andretti-Cadillac will join F1 grid
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is confident Andretti-Cadillac will overcome the opposition to expanding the Formula 1 grid so they can join the series.
“It’s right for the sport” for FIA to make F1 cars lighter in 2026 – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA will make F1 cars lighter in 2026 – Ben Sulayem • Frijns returns to Envision in FE • Kirkwood says he should have four street track wins
Caption Competition 218: Wolff and the president’s conspicuous chat
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were two of the most powerful figures in Formula 1 discussing in Silverstone? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
McLaren ‘could be anywhere from second to sixth team’ in Hungary – Piastri
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren ‘could be second to sixth team’ in Hungary – Piastri • Van ‘t Hoff “left a mark on our hearts” – Ben Sulayem • Driver retires after fatality
Ben Sulayem raises safety concerns over “too many people on the grid” at races
2023 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA urges caution over the number of people allowed onto the grid at races following incidents at the Australian and Spanish grands prix.
Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem faces accusations of sexism and bullying from newspaper • Azerbaijan GP grandstands sold out • Just eight cars for Euroformula opener