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FIA and F1 manufacturers to discuss V8 engine proposal

F1 is considering a switch to simpler and cheaper V8 engines for its next engine formula

Autosport

'Partnership Not Pants': Motorsport Boss Candidate Seeks Culture Change

The only candidate to take over the stewardship of motorsport has called for a change of culture after several high-profile clashes between Formula One drivers and incumbent boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

International Business Times

FIA promises WRC investment following commercial rights sale

An all-new commercial rights contract will lead to re-investment into the WRC

Autosport

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FIA presidential candidate Mayer reveals ‘impact manifesto’

Earlier this month Tim Mayer, sacked as a steward by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem last year, came out as a challenger to him in the forthcoming election. Mayer insisted that this was not a matter of “revenge”, but of providing a real alternative to a president who, he claimed,…

Autosport

FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer reveals ‘impact manifesto’

Motorsport

Why F1 may benefit from Mohammed Ben Sulayem's V8 push

It was on the morning of the glitzy season launch at London’s O2 Arena in February when Formula 1 lost its collective head. There, it’s said, during an F1 Commission meeting, Christian Horner – Red Bull’s then team principal – set his smartphone in the middle of the table.

Motorsport

Why Ben Sulayem’s V8 F1 plan might work

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Toto Wolff: Mohammed Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s FIA presidency of “ruling with an iron fist” has had “its advantages” to assert two key topics the Mercedes boss feels he has got right within Formula 1.

Motorsport

Wolff: Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

Autosport

What are Tim Mayer’s chances of winning the FIA presidency?

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Tim Mayer’s manifesto as an FIA presidential candidate is how closely it echoes that of the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, four years ago.

Autosport

FIA president Ben Sulayem confident F1 will return to V8 engines

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reiterated his support for Formula 1 to move to much cheaper V8 engines as soon as the 2029 season and also weighed up the chances of a 12th team joining the grid.

Autosport

Momentum growing for cheaper V8 engines, says FIA

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reiterated his support for F1 to move to much cheaper V8 engines as soon as the 2029 season and also weighed up the chances of a 12th team joining the Formula 1 grid.

Motorsport

F1 could return to V8 engines as soon as 2029, FIA president says

The FIA president argued that a return to V8s would offer significant commercial benefits

The Independent UK

Mohammed Ben Sulayem hits back at claim that his FIA tenure is ‘reign of terror’

The 63-year-old has confirmed he will stand for a second term and is set to face Tim Mayer after the American announced his candidacy.

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The Guardian - UK

Tim Mayer accuses FIA president Ben Sulayem of ‘reign of terror’ after announcing candidacy

Tim Mayer opened his campaign for the FIA presidency in combative fashion by accusing the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, of overseeing a ‘reign of terror’ during his tenure

Motorsport

FIA presidential hopeful Tim Mayer came out swinging to launch his campaign

Whittlebury Hall, nestled in a village that abuts Silverstone, does not feel like the natural venue for the launch of a presidential candidacy – but Tim Mayer seemingly took cues from his compatriots who ran for the top office in America, albeit he was launching his campaign for the top…

Autosport

Today FIA presidential hopeful Tim Mayer celebrated his Independence Day

Autosport

Mayer: FIA president has not kept his promises and is centralising power

Tim Mayer admits he must prove he is the person who can bring about the changes he insists are required within the FIA after announcing he will run for presidency of motorsport’s world governing body.

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Motorsport

Tim Mayer insists “there is a better way” as he announces bid for FIA presidency

Tim Mayer admits he must prove he is the person who can bring about the changes he insists are required within the FIA after announcing he will run for the presidency of motorsport’s world governing body.

The Guardian - UK

‘I won’t be going anywhere’: George Russell adamant he will stay at Mercedes

George Russell believes he will get a new contract with Mercedes as he played down suggestions he could lose his seat to Max Verstappen

Autosport

Tim Mayer set to announce FIA presidency bid

Tim Mayer is set to announce that he is running for the FIA presidency in December’s election, according to Autosport sources.

Motorsport

Five key talking points from the FIA's Formula 1 racing guidelines

In a move the FIA has said will bring more “transparency” to the stewarding practices of Formula 1 race weekends, motorsport’s governing body has made some of its guidelines available to the public for the first time.

Autosport

Five key revelations from the FIA's F1 racing guidelines

Motorsport

How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA leadership contest

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency.

Autosport

What Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal means for FIA leadership contest

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency.

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