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Why the FIA's hope for new F1 teams will be easier said than done

The FIA has reignited talk of new teams joining the Formula 1 grid in the near future, something many fans have wanted to see for some time.

Autosport · Jan 3, 2023

FIA chief gives major update on 11th F1 team with announcement of new process

The announcement from FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem will be good news for those who want to launch a new F1 team, including Andretti Autosport and Hong Kong billionaire Calvin Lo

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

FIA boss keen to avoid F1 becoming "like wrestling" as he warns controversy will continue

The FIA has been criticised for the way it has handled some of the most recent controversies in F1, to which president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has responded with a warning

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

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Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving

Max Verstappen picked up his second Formula 1 world drivers’ championship trophy on Friday night as the FIA honoured its champions at its annual prize giving in Bologna.

Autosport · Dec 10, 2022

FIA president clashes with Christian Horner on stage in awkward moment at awards ceremony

One of the most bizarre moments in Friday night's FIA Prize Giving gala saw Mohammed Ben Sulayem argue with Red Bull chief Horner on stage as he collected Red Bull's constructors' championship trophy

Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022

FIA chief reveals "big burden" of court case and financial issue in first year in charge

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been in charge of the FIA for a year now, but his tenure has been far from smooth including financial problems and a legal issue that had to be dealt with immediately

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

FIA's Ben Sulayem reveals court case and $20 million deficit headaches

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed two major challenges he faced after taking over the job last year – a court case and a $20 million financial black hole.

Motorsport · Dec 6, 2022

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FIA boss breaks silence on Red Bull budget cap saga with "teams wanting to see blood"

Red Bull were found to have breached the 2021 budget cap by £1.8 million, resulting in a £6 million fine and a 10% reduction in wind tunnel time as a punishment

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

FIA downplays delays in 2026 F1 engine manufacturer sign-ups

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has downplayed the significance of delays in current manufacturers committing to Formula 1’s 2026 engine rules.

Motorsport · Nov 30, 2022

FIA downplays delays in 2026 F1 engine manufacturer sign ups

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has downplayed the significance of delays in current manufacturers committing to Formula 1’s 2026 engine rules.

Autosport · Nov 30, 2022

Ben Sulayem dismisses talk of 'bad relationship' with F1 management

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of underlying problems between himself and Formula 1’s commercial rights holders.

Autosport · Nov 28, 2022

Ben Sulayem dismisses F1 talk of "bad relationship" with FOM

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of underlying problems between himself and Formula 1’s commercial rights holders.

Motorsport · Nov 28, 2022

FIA announces departure of Rao as interim secretary general

The FIA has announced the departure of senior figure Shaila-Ann Rao, a former Mercedes executive whose appointment caused concern among rival Formula 1 teams.

Autosport · Nov 23, 2022

FIA chief reveals honest reaction to Red Bull cost cap penalty amid Mercedes bias claims

Shaila-Ann Rao, a former legal adviser to Toto Wolff at Mercedes, is interim secretary-general of the FIA and oversaw the process of handling Red Bull's cost cap violation

Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022

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Motorsport · Nov 19, 2022

Red Bull’s F1 rivals have no appetite for Perez crash investigation

Formula 1 team bosses says it's too late for the FIA to investigate Sergio Perez’s accident in Q3 in Monaco, despite President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s offer to do so.

Autosport · Nov 19, 2022

Red Bull’s rivals have no appetite for Perez crash investigation

Formula 1 team bosses says it's too late for the FIA to investigate Sergio Perez’s accident in Q3 in Monaco, despite President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s offer to do so.

Autosport · Nov 19, 2022

FIA dismisses pro-Mercedes F1 bias and leak allegations

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed accusations of bias towards the Mercedes Formula 1 team, and responded to concerns over leaks from within motor racing’s governing body.

Autosport · Nov 18, 2022

Ben Sulayem accepts Abu Dhabi 2021 F1 report criticisms, insists processes improved

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem accepts criticisms that the report in to last year’s Abu Dhabi Formula 1 controversy was ‘not enough’, but insists transparency has improved since.

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Motorsport · Nov 18, 2022

FIA president Ben Sulayem reveals single-seater changes to help female drivers

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted at mandatory changes being made to future single-seater cars to help level the playing field for female racers.

Autosport · Nov 18, 2022

FIA president Ben Sulayem reveals single seater changes to help female drivers

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted at mandatory changes being made to future single-seater cars to help level the playing field for female racers.

Motorsport · Nov 10, 2022

Wolff: FIA showing transparency and "no shyness" in tackling big issues

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has praised the FIA for showing 'complete transparency' and 'no shyness' in tackling big issues such as the recent Suzuka crane incident investigation.

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

FIA boss joins Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in condemning social media "toxicity"

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have both slammed the abuse Formula 1 stars receive online, and now FIA boss Mohammed ben Sulayem has added to the criticism

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

FIA president condemns death threats against race steward Silvia Bellot

FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem said: ‘If this continues, it will destroy our sport,’ with steward Silvia Bellot targeted after the US Grand Prix

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

Budget caps, cranes and confusion: F1 risks losing new fans after latest chaos

After a weekend of safety concerns, a lack of title clarity and cost cap consternation, the FIA president must step up

Motorsport · Sep 15, 2022

FIA names automotive executive Natalie Robyn as first-ever CEO

The FIA has announced the appointment of Natalie Robyn as its first-ever CEO in a boost to the governing body’s management structure.

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