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FIA President Faces Allegations Of Misconduct

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, who qualified for pole position, speaks with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem after qualification ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Pr

The FIA compliance officer has received two complaints regarding potential allegations involving certain members of its governing body. The complaints seem to be related to whistleblower claims against the president of Formula 1's governing body.

Recent reports by the BBC suggest that FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem allegedly intervened to overturn a penalty given to Fernando Alonso at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last year. Another report claims that Ben Sulayem instructed officials not to certify the Las Vegas circuit for a high-profile race in November.

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