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Ben Hunt: F1 teams concerned by FIA proposal to change governance rules

On Tuesday evening this writer received a phone call from a senior member of staff at an F1 team expressing their concern about the bombshell that the FIA is proposing to change the way it is governed.

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FIA looks to change rules into its governance after recent controversies

The FIA wants to make changes to its rules following investigations into president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his governance.

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Ben Sulayem hails Cadillac entry as win for F1 after being sent to ‘hell and back’

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem believes Cadillac’s planned entry into Formula 1 is a win for everybody after suggesting he was sent to ‘hell and back’ for opening up the grid.

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Wolff: FIA could have its own “reality show” amid recent drama

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the FIA could have its own reality show based on the goings-on at the governing body recently.

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Wolff: FIA could have its own reality show amid recent drama

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that the FIA could have its own reality show based on recent events at the governing body.

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F1 drivers told to mind their own business and focus on racing by FIA president

Ben Sulayem has responded to criticism from a number of drivers.

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Verstappen wins F1 Qatar GP after Norris penalised for speeding under yellow flags – as it happened

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to another victory in dominant fashion after McLaren’s Lando Norris was penalised for failing to slow for yellow flags

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Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business"

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

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Ben Sulayem responds to F1 drivers: How I run FIA “none of their business”

A defiant FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of turmoil within the governing body, and told Formula 1 drivers it is “none of their business” how he runs things.

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What is the role of President of the FIA and what do they do?

The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been under intense scrutiny in the latter parts of 2024 due to an open letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, which is the trade union for Formula 1 drivers. Within the letter the GPDA urged the FIA to treat F1 drivers like…

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F1 ‘running out of people’ says sacked race steward in rebuke to FIA president

The long-time F1 steward Tim Mayer says he was sacked by text and reveals meddling by the FIA president, Mohammed ben Sulayem

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Sacked F1 race steward Mayer takes aim at FIA president

Sacked F1 race steward Tim Mayer has taken aim at FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a series of claims.

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F1’s lead steward ‘sacked’ by FIA boss – just weeks after race director dismissed

The shock decision comes a matter of weeks after Niels Wittich was axed before the end of the season

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Wolff: It's critical teams and drivers don't fight FIA in public

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 teams and drivers must sort out differences with the FIA behind closed doors and not "fight" in public as tensions continue to grow.

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‘Going in wrong direction’ – F1 drivers have lost confidence in leadership

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton said the FIA has not responded to drivers’ calls to stop treating them like children

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Russell says F1 drivers "fed up with whole situation" after GPDA letter

George Russell has spoken about his frustration with the FIA for not responding to the Grand Prix Drivers' Association and said many drivers are "fed up with the whole situation".

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Russell frustrated by FIA silence to GPDA letter

George Russell has spoken about his frustration with the FIA for not responding to the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association and said many drivers are “fed up with the whole situation”.

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Ben Hunt: The gamble F1 cannot afford to lose at the Las Vegas GP

The talk ahead of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix will be about Max Verstappen being set to win his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship.

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The questions the FIA must address after Wittich's surprise F1 departure

The sudden departure of Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has caught the entire paddock by surprise and is leaving the beleaguered governing body with more questions than answers, some more uncomfortable than others.

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F1 race director Wittich steps down with immediate effect

The FIA has announced Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.

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Ben Hunt: GPDA letter over swearing controversy should be a warning to Ben Sulayem

Mohammed Ben Sulayem found himself the subject of a damning letter from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association last week at a crucial time as he is rapidly approaching another election year.

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F1 drivers unite to issue statement demanding FIA treats them like adults

All 20 Formula One drivers have hit out at the sport’s governing body after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were punished for swearing

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FIA asked by Formula One drivers to treat them like adults amid swearing row

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the grid’s stars had a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio and that they should not act like rappers.

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GPDA asks FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults over swearing row

Formula 1's drivers have called for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to "consider his own tone and language" through a Grand Prix Drivers' Association statement, in the wake of controversy over swearing.

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GPDA urges FIA to treat F1 drivers like adults after swearing controversy

Formula 1’s drivers have called for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to "consider his own tone and language" through a Grand Prix Drivers Association statement, in the wake of controversy over swearing.

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