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motorsport1 year ago•2 min saved

"FIA Investigates Ben Sulayem's Alleged Interference in F1 Races"

The FIA has acknowledged the existence of a report detailing potential allegations involving certain members of its governing body, including its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is accused of interfering to overturn a penalty for Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The compliance department is assessing these concerns, while Ben Sulayem has not responded to requests for comment. Additionally, there are further allegations regarding the certification of the Las Vegas circuit.

via The Guardian|

#allegations #compliance #fia

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"FIA Investigates Whistleblower Allegations Against President Ben Sulayem"

The FIA is investigating whistleblower allegations against its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, including claims that he intervened to overturn a penalty for Fernando Alonso at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and allegedly influenced the certification process for the Las Vegas circuit. The allegations are part of a power struggle between the FIA and Formula One Management, with Ben Sulayem facing accusations of downplaying F1's commercial value and blocking agreements. The FIA confirmed receiving the complaints and is assessing them to ensure due process is followed.

via ESPN|

#allegations #fia #formula-1

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

"FIA President Faces Whistleblower Complaints Over Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas Races"

The FIA is investigating whistleblower complaints against its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, regarding alleged interventions to overturn penalties and block certification of the Las Vegas circuit. These allegations come amid a power struggle between the FIA and Formula 1, with Ben Sulayem facing scrutiny since his election. The whistleblower, believed to be a former FIA employee now working for Formula One Management, has made claims of improper conduct. The FIA's compliance department is assessing the concerns, while Ben Sulayem and the FIA have been embroiled in various controversies and conflicts with F1 and its stakeholders.

via The Associated Press|

#allegations #fia #formula-1

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem Under Investigation for Alleged Race Interference"

The president of FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, allegedly instructed officials not to certify the Las Vegas circuit for its race last year, according to a whistleblower's claim in a report by the FIA's compliance officer. This is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Ben Sulayem, who has been involved in other disputes, including one with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. The FIA spokesperson has stated that the Las Vegas circuit approval followed FIA protocol, and the race was a poster event for F1, with commercial rights holders investing heavily in the event.

via BBC.com|

#fia #formula-1 #las-vegas-gp

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"FIA President Probed for Alleged Interference in F1 Race Result"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being investigated for allegedly interfering with the result of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix by reportedly influencing the overturning of a penalty imposed on Fernando Alonso. A whistleblower's report alleges that Ben Sulayem called an FIA official at the race and suggested the penalty be overturned, prompting an investigation by the FIA's ethics committee. The FIA declined to comment on the matter when contacted.

via RACER|

#fia #formula-1 #investigation