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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

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

The Guardian - UK

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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FIA "won't be pressured" as Herta F1 superlicence claim set to fail

The FIA says 'it won't be pressured' by any Formula 1 teams on matters such as superlicence points, and the indications are that Colton Herta's claim will be rejected.

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FIA "won't be pressured", Herta F1 superlicence claim set to fail

The FIA says 'it won't be pressured' by any Formula 1 teams on matters such as superlicence points, and the indications are that Colton Herta's claim will be rejected.

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FIA: F1 race control changes for 2022 a bandage, not a cure

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Formula 1's arrangement of rotating race directors this season is a 'bandage' and not a cure.

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F1 bullish it can escape previous ‘boom and bust’ cycles

Formula 1 chiefs are confident the championship can escape the previous boom and bust manufacturer cycles in the wake of the arrival of Audi and Porsche.

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Brain damage risks shows FIA must act on F1 porpoising, says Wolff

An FIA medical report that warns about the risks of brain damage to drivers from excessive porpoising proves rule changes are needed for next year, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

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The anticipated culture change at the top of motorsport that is yet to arrive

OPINION: The FIA implemented changes to its Formula 1 race management in the wake of the controversial Abu Dhabi final last November that appeared to be the culture shift needed to restore faith in the governance of the series. However, so far in 2022, ongoing inconsistencies and a perceived lack…

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Hamilton: F1 drivers should speak out despite Ben Sulayem criticism

Lewis Hamilton has urged all his fellow Formula 1 drivers “to be more outspoken” in response to the FIA president initially seeming to question his and Sebastian Vettel’s activism.

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Hamilton urges F1 drivers to be "more outspoken" after Ben Sulayem comments

Lewis Hamilton has urged all his fellow Formula 1 drivers “to be more outspoken” in response to the FIA president initially seeming to question his and Sebastian Vettel’s activism.

Sports Illustrated

FIA President Addresses Controversial Comments on Drivers’ Activism

Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently commented about Vettel’s LGBTQ+ activism, Hamilton focus on human rights issues and Norris’s push to talk about mental health.

Evening Standard

FIA president rows back after questioning Lewis Hamilton ‘imposing his beliefs’ on F1

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted that he does support Formula One drivers promoting social change after suggesting he was against Lewis Hamilton “imposing his beliefs” on the sport.

Daily Mirror

FIA president slams Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for F1 human rights campaigning

The likes of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel have been very outspoken on matters close to their hearts in recent times, and now FIA chief Mohammed ben Sulayem has spoken out on their campaigning

The Guardian - UK

F1 schism with FIA deepens after controversial decisions in Monaco

Formula One’s owners are understood to be deeply dissatisfied with the sport’s governing body, the FIA

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