Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been FIA president for over 1,000 days – do you approve of the work he has done during that time?
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The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body of world motorsport.
Ben Sulayem believes the FIA deserves more credit for running F1. Is he right?
Formula 1
Posted onWhile FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the governing body deserves more credit, a former team principal has criticised his leadership.
Less swearing? FIA wants F1 to reverse its usual team radio priorities
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA wants Formula 1 to broadcast less swearing by drivers. But where’s the harm if the messages are censored in the first place?
FIA taking new look at flexing bodywork amid intrigue over McLaren’s rear wing
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s governing body is considering whether rules changes are needed after footage emerged of McLaren’s rear wing deforming in Baku.
FIA president urges stewards to penalise those who “incite abuse” against officials
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has urged stewards to act after “high profile members of our sport have made statements towards officials that incite abuse.”
FIA told teams it should have warned Verstappen over his driving during Austrian GP
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has admitted to teams Max Verstappen should have been given a warning over his conduct while fighting Lando Norris for the lead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
F1 rules change gives Antonelli chance to make debut before he turns 18
Formula 1
Posted onAndrea Kimi Antonelli will have a chance to race in Formula 1 before he turns 18 after the FIA changed its requirements for a super licence.
FIA wanted more aggressive cut in F1 tyre sizes for 2026
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s reduction in tyre widths for 2026 is “less than we would have all hoped”, an FIA representative admitted.
FIA insists “significant” weight cut for 2026 is realistic despite teams’ doubts
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA is sticking by its plan to cut the minimum weight limit by 30 kilograms in 2026 despite Formula 1 teams warning it may not be possible.
FIA reveals new 2026 F1 rules to create slimmer, lighter cars
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has given its first look at the new technical regulations it will introduce to Formula 1 from 2026.
FIA and FOM draw line under tensions with “new strategic plan” for F1
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s commercial rights holder and governing body are seeking to put recent disagreements behind them as they collaborate on a new plan for the series.
FIA asked to grant early F1 debut for Antonelli before 18th birthday
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has been asked to allow Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to make his Formula 1 debut before he turns 18.
FIA admitted F3 driver’s penalty for retaliatory clash was “too lenient” – Michel
Formula 3
Posted onNikola Tsolov’s penalty for hitting Alex Dunne in Melbourne was “too lenient and not consistent”, says Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel.
More FIA member clubs urge Ben Sulayem to begin legal action over allegations
Formula 1
Posted onAnother group of FIA member clubs has written to the governing body’s president recommending legal action over allegations made against him.
FIA member clubs urge review of Ethics Committee after Ben Sulayem investigation
Formula 1
Posted onMore FIA member clubs have written to the governing body pledging support for president Mohammed Ben Sulayem following his recent investigation.
Allegations against Ben Sulayem was an attack on the FIA, say member clubs
Formula 1
Posted onA group of FIA member clubs have given their support to the president of the governing body, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, following his investigation by the Ethics Committee last month.
Alonso indignant over penalty as stewards highlight the limits of his explanation
Formula 1
Posted onThe stewards’ explanation of Fernando Alonso’s penalty showed the limit of his explanation for an “extraordinary” manoeuvre.
FIA is target of “malicious” attacks – Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has told the organisation’s members he is the target of “malicious” attacks aimed at destabilising him and the governing body.
Susie Wolff begins legal action over “statements made about me by the FIA”
Formula 1
Posted onSusie Wolff, the CEO of F1 Academy, is taking legal action over remarks she says the FIA made about her in December.
FIA president cleared of alleged interference in two 2023 races
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA’s Ethics Committee has cleared president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of alleged interference in two rounds of last year’s world championship.