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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Liam Prenderville

F1 owners slam FIA chief for “unacceptable” comments amid reported £16bn Saudi bid

F1 bosses have hit out at Mohammed Ben Sulayem over comments he made about the value of the competition.

Recent reports stated Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) had attempted to buy F1 for a staggering £16bn with FIA chief Ben Sulayem addressing the claims on social media.

He claimed the amount was an "inflated price tag being put on F1" before adding: "Any potential buyer is advised to apply common sense, consider the greater good of the sport and come with a clear, sustainable plan – not just a lot of money."

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