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Mohammed Ben Sulayem

True union – “illusion of democracy”

True union – “illusion of democracy”

Thu 30 Oct 2025 05:30 CET

The rules for the election of the president of the International Automobile Federation (Fia) are hindering the democratic process, claims Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28. She is withdrawing her candidacy and is now suing the federation

FIA President Open to Russia's Return as Formula 1 Host

FIA President Open to Russia's Return as Formula 1 Host

Thu 18 Sept 2025 05:30 CEST

International Automobile Federation (FIA) chairman Mohammed Ben Sulayem opens up for the possibility that Russia can return as a Formula 1 host. We do not mix religion and politics into our decisions, he says

FIA Reduces F1 Swearing Penalties After Driver Criticism

FIA Reduces F1 Swearing Penalties After Driver Criticism

Wed 14 May 2025 22:16 CEST

Max Verstappen is one of the F1 stars who directed strong criticism at the large fines that were incurred for swearing – and that one risked being shut down. Now FIA is changing the rulebook

F1 Star's Anger: "Are We Five-Year-Olds?"

F1 Star's Anger: "Are We Five-Year-Olds?"

Thu 19 Sept 2024 17:53 CEST

F1 stars have been ordered to mind their language during the races. It has not fallen on fertile ground with the drivers