The Latest Breaking News from David Richards

Ben Sulayem in the eye of the storm after latest key FIA resignation

With the resignation of the FIA deputy president Robert Reid, president Mohammed Ben Suleyam has lost his most senior management figure while criticism against his course of action has swelled to significant levels.

Motorsport · Apr 10, 2025

Ben Sulayem in the eye of the storm after FIA deputy Reid's departure

With the resignation of the FIA deputy president Robert Reid, president Mohammed Ben Suleyam has lost his most senior management figure while criticism against his course of action has swelled to significant levels.

Autosport · Apr 10, 2025

FIA deputy president resigns amid ongoing turmoil at the governing body

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid has announced he has resigned from the motor racing governing body with immediate effect, citing a "breakdown of governance standards".

Autosport · Apr 10, 2025

Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action against FIA amid "erosion of accountability"

Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has threatened to take legal action against the FIA unless it addresses what he called an “erosion of accountability” under president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership.

Autosport · Mar 5, 2025

Motorsport UK threatens taking legal action against FIA

The long-time motorsport governing body published a note citing concerns regarding the FIA's current governing actions, threatening legal action if needed.

Motorsport · Mar 5, 2025

Herbert hits back at Verstappens' bias claims, accuses FIA of being "heavy-handed"

Sacked FIA race steward Johnny Herbert has taken aim at Formula 1’s governing body and hit back at accusations of bias.

Autosport · Feb 28, 2025

Two motorsport chiefs barred from FIA meeting over NDA row

Two senior figures were prevented from attending an FIA meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Motorsport · Feb 26, 2025

Motorsport UK chief Richards among those barred from FIA meeting

Two senior motorsport figures were prevented from attending a meeting on Wednesday after refusing to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Autosport · Feb 26, 2025

Prison accused of lack of candour in probe into three self-inflicted deaths in 19 days – including ex Dreamboys boss

A coroner has hit out at multiple failures in prison and healthcare services at HMP Lowdham Grange which led to the spate of deaths

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

‘Repeated failures’ at Nottinghamshire prison where three inmates took their lives

Inquest into deaths of three prisoners within three weeks at HMP Lowdham Grange in 2023 criticises ‘poor leadership’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025