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Hydrogen-powered Extreme H off-road series set for 2025 debut

The team behind the all-electric off-road racing series, Extreme E, first revealed plans to create a pioneering hydrogen-powered off-shoot in 2022, with a prototype vehicle completing a shakedown last month.

Autosport

Massa’s legal team warns of UK High Court action over FIA/FOM delays

As originally reported by Autosport, Massa’s lawyers wrote to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and FOM CEO Stefano Domenicali earlier this month with a Letter Before Claim setting out the details of the Brazilian driver’s legal pursuit to rectify him losing the 2008 F1 world championship.

Autosport

Massa's 2008 F1 title legal challenge 'for justice, not money'

Last week, Massa stepped up his legal battle over losing the 2008 title by sending a Letter Before Claim addressed to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, setting out the details of his impending legal challenge over the result of the championship.

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Steiner: Haas wouldn't have been able to join F1 today amid 11th team talk

Several parties, including American powerhouse Andretti, have lodged their interest in joining the F1 grid as an 11th team, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen on expanding the current grid of 10 teams.

Autosport

Why new CEO Bayer brings a fresh F1 approach to AlphaTauri

His name might not have been well known to the public, but within the series he had earned a lot of respect thanks to his spell with the FIA under Jean Todt.

Motorsport

Why new CEO Bayer brings a fresh approach to AlphaTauri

His name might not have been well known to the public, but within the series he had earned a lot of respect thanks to his spell with the FIA under Jean Todt.

Autosport

F1 chief rules out changes to stop Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominance

President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has rejected Lewis Hamilton's calls for the FIA to intervene and stop Red Bull from dominating Formula One

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New F1 teams could be announced within WEEKS as FIA chief hints at Andretti approval

Michael Andretti is one of several parties keen on joining the F1 grid and has teamed up with General Motors' Cadillac brand in a bid to the FIA to enter the sport

Daily Mirror

Mercedes: F1 should make car weight a team problem

As revealed by Autosport, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are eyeing a reduction in car weight for the next rules cycle in 2026.

Autosport

FIA insists “due process was followed” in sexism allegations against president

Formula 1 governing body the FIA has defended its handling of sexism allegations against president Mohammed ben Sulayem.

Evening Standard

FIA president facing criticism over handling of alleged sexism

Sexist behaviour was detailed in a letter to FIA by an employee who left in December adding to widespread unhappiness with Mohammed ben Sulayem’s leadership

The Guardian - UK

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's son tragically dies in traffic accident

Motrosport driver Saif Ben Sulayem, the son of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has died at the age of 29 after being involved in a traffic accident in Dubai

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton and rivals urged to boycott races as MPs accuse F1 of 'sportswashing'

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been vocal against human rights issues in the past, and now MPs have penned a letter urging him to go one step further

Daily Mirror

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”.

Autosport

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”

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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FIA boss to step back from daily F1 management

Paris (AFP) - FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will step back from the daily management of Formula One, his organisation confirmed on Wednesday, as tensions between the sport and its governing body soar following controversies involving him.

Daily Mirror

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

Motorsport

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.

Daily Mirror

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

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

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.

AFP

F1 tensions with FIA surface over 'inflated price tag' row

Paris (AFP) - Formula One is never more than a chicane away from an unseemly spat as last week's surfacing of tensions between the sport's custodians the FIA and its owners Liberty Media demonstrated

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