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The Latest Breaking News from Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Ferrari has a new boss and the FIA annoys F1: This is what you missed during the Formula 1 off-season

If you were focused on the summer of cricket or the A-Leagues, here are the three stories you need to know from F1's off-season.

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Russell: F1 driver statement clampdown “a silly regulation”

Mercedes' George Russell has described FIA’s new restrictions on political or personal statements by Formula 1 drivers as 'a silly regulation' that is “totally unnecessary”.

Motorsport

Russell: "Unnecessary" F1 driver statement clampdown "a silly regulation"

Mercedes's George Russell has called the FIA’s new restrictions on political or personal statements by Formula 1 drivers 'a silly regulation' which is “totally unnecessary”

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Bahrain Grand Prix tension likely as FIA makes interesting Mohammed ben Sulayem decision

Even though he has been under fire from all sides in recent weeks and his relationship with F1 chiefs has taken a beating, FIA president Ben Sulayem plans on attending the first race of 2023

Daily Mirror

FIA president Ben Sulayem to step back from direct involvement with F1

The FIA president had a fractious relationship with F1 team owners and drivers but a spokesperson said he always planned to move to a non-executive role

The Guardian - UK

F1 rocked as FIA boss 'relinquishes control' as he pens shock letter amid growing tension

Motorsport looks ready to embrace change after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem penned a letter announcing he'd be taking a less hands-on approach to his duties

Daily Mirror

Albon: F1 drivers are "all concerned" by FIA clampdown on statements

Alex Albon says that Formula 1 drivers are “all concerned” by the FIA’s clampdown on political statements this year, believing they have a “responsibility” to speak up on important issues.

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New Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur reacts to Mohammed ben Sulayem scandals and FIA's F1 storm

The past month has seen several scandals involving the governing body and its president dominate the F1 news cycle, but Vasseur doesn't expect that to continue for much longer

Daily Mirror

Ben Sulayem drama will calm down once F1 racing starts, reckons Vasseur

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes the controversy surrounding FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will calm down once the Formula 1 season gets underway.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem drama will calm down once F1 racing starts, reckons Ferrari boss

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes the controversy surrounding FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will calm down once the Formula 1 season gets underway.

Autosport

FIA defends president Mohammed ben Sulayem as sexism row emerges amid F1 storm

The surfacing of comments Ben Sulayem made in an archived post on his website comes in the same week F1 lawyers sent him a letter admonishing him for a social media post

Daily Mirror

Andretti only new team to express interest to FIA in joining F1 grid

Andretti is the only potential new Formula 1 entrant to have expressed an interest to the FIA in joining the grid, according to Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Motorsport

What next for F1 after FOM's broadside to Ben Sulayem

Formula 1 loves a good storm in a teacup, but this week’s letter from FOM to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is something much bigger than that.

Autosport

Lewis Hamilton sent emotional plea by prisoner begging F1 star not to be "muzzled" by FIA

An inmate in a Bahrain prison has called on Lewis Hamilton to continue his protests against human rights abuses, amid FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem's call for drivers to stop making political statements

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Reports: F1 Sends FIA Fiery Letter After President’s Tweets

Mohammed Ben Sulayem tweeted a thread concerning the report of Saudi Arabia considering bidding $20 billion to purchase Formula One.

Evening Standard

F1 slam FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over ‘unacceptable’ Twitter claims on takeover rumours

Talk of a $20bn Saudi takeover of F1 led to “inflated” comments by the FIA boss

Daily Mirror

FIA slammed by human rights group over rule against Lewis Hamilton and F1 driver protests

The FIA says it has changed the rules around protests to bring them in line with similar regulations from other major sporting governing bodies, but one group claims it may impact the human rights of F1 drivers

Daily Mirror

Mohammed ben Sulayem's main character syndrome risks FIA war with F1

Ben Sulayem's time in charge of the FIA so far has been turbulent, and the FIA president's latest comments have annoyed F1 chiefs to the point the lawyers are now involved

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Autosport

Ben Sulayem urges caution over "exaggerated" $20bn valuation for F1

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has warned of potential risks for Formula 1 amid 'exaggerated' talk of a $20 billion valuation for the series.

Autosport

FIA: WRC “house is not on fire” with only three manufacturers

The World Rally Championship is healthy operating with three manufacturers but one or two new marques are needed to sustain its future, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton contract update as Mercedes expect fast resolution to talks over F1 deal

Toto Wolff has provided an update on Hamilton's contract situation with Mercedes, having promised at the end of 2022 to thrash out a new deal with the seven-time world champion

Daily Mirror

F1 chief agrees with FIA president over Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin move

Both FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem and F1's chief technical officer Pat Symonds have expressed similar views about Alonso's chances of success at Aston Martin in recent days

Motorsport

Wolff downplays fears of harsh FIA crackdown on F1 driver political statements

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff thinks the FIA’s crackdown on drivers making political statements may not be as 'harsh' as some have feared.

Autosport

Wolff: FIA political statement ban may not be so harsh

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff thinks the FIA’s crackdown on drivers making political statements may not be as 'harsh' as some have feared.

Daily Mirror

Toto Wolff urges FIA to meet with Lewis Hamilton to prevent ban for political statements

F1 drivers have been banned from making political statements and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff wants the FIA to meet with Lewis Hamilton and discuss the new rules

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