The FIA has approved changes to its statutes despite warnings they would damage the governing body’s reputation.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem articles archive
Mohammed Ben Sulayem was elected president of the Federation Interntionale de l’Automobile (FIA) in December 2021. He was previously a successful rally driver.
Russell wants action not words after Ben Sulayem hints at swearing rule change
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s suggestion he could alter rules on driver conduct ‘doesn’t mean anything until the change has been made’, says George Russell.
Ben Sulayem says he may change FIA’s criticised misconduct rules
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is considering “improvements” to the widely criticised rules on driver misconduct which were introduced earlier this year.
Reid received support “from the very top of motorsport” after leaving FIA
Formula 1
Posted onFormer FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid says many supporters have come forward but won’t speak publicly for fear of retaliation.
Reid resigns as FIA deputy president in fresh blow to Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onRobert Reid, the FIA’s deputy president for sport who backed Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s successful bid for election in 2021, has resigned.
Motorsport UK threatens FIA with legal action over ‘breach of statutes’
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA is facing a threat of legal action after members were barred from a World Motor Sport Council meeting for refusing to sign a new confidentiality agreement.
FIA reiterates stance against ‘offensive, inappropriate’ language after driver criticism
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA has emphasised its commitment to enforcing “expectations around language” despite growing criticism from drivers.
FIA president signals support for reintroducing V10 engines to Formula 1
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has raised the possibility of reintroducing V10 engines to Formula 1, two decades after they were phased out.
FIA may “shut down” F1 radio broadcasts due to swearing – Ben Sulayem
Formula 1
Posted onThe FIA could increase censorship of Formula 1 drivers’ radio communications over swearing, president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has indicated.
FIA president Ben Sulayem open to adding 12th F1 team after Cadillac
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: 12th F1 team possible – Ben Sulayem • F1 Academy adds race • FIA plans ethics committee changes
Cadillac has “agreement in principle” to join F1 as 11th team in 2026
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 had reached an “agreement in principal” for Cadillac to join the grid as an 11th team for the 2026 season.
“Going in the wrong direction”: F1 drivers’ frustration with the FIA is rising
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are still waiting for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s response to the open letter they addressed to him two weeks ago.
Drivers tell Ben Sulayem to watch his “tone” and reveal who benefits from fines
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have sharply criticised FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem over his calls for them to watch their language.
Is Mohammed Ben Sulayem doing a good job for F1 as FIA president?
Debates and Polls
Posted onMohammed Ben Sulayem has been FIA president for over 1,000 days – do you approve of the work he has done during that time?
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.
F1’s tedious furore over swearing reflects badly on both sides
Comment
Posted onSwearing is FIA president Mohamed Ben Sulayem’s new hobbyhorse. Max Verstappen has unwisely deemed it a molehill worth dying on.
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 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 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.
“The media try to massacre me and assassinate me” – Ben Sulayem
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ben Sulayem hits out at critics • New Thai Grand Prix rumours • No damage fears after Tsunoda’s car falls