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Lewis Hamilton may risk F1 ban if he repeats past actions after FIA chief's clear warning

Hamilton, along with the now retired Sebastian Vettel, commonly uses his huge platform in F1 to promote social justice, but the FIA has now moved to prohibit such displays

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F1 should encourage and not spurn new teams, says FIA president

Formula 1 teams and series bosses should welcome potential new entries like Andretti-Cadillac rather than object to them, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

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F1 should encourage, not spurn, new teams - FIA president

Formula 1 teams and the sport's bosses should welcome potential new entries like Andretti-Cadillac, rather than object to them, says FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

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FIA should not be a ‘platform for private personal agenda’, says president

The ban on Formula 1 drivers making non-neutral statements without permission was introduced to avoid using “the FIA as a platform for private personal agenda”, according to its president.

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FIA chief faces ugly F1 stand-off as "strong majority" back Toto Wolff against Andretti

Mohammed ben Sulayem intervened on social media as it became apparent that there is a significant resistance to the FIA's plans to allow a new team to join the F1 grid

Daily Mirror

Why F1 and teams are still not impressed by Andretti’s entry plans

When Michael Andretti announced his tie-up with General Motors to launch a new Formula 1 team, he was adamant that it would convince the sport to welcome him.

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FIA president surprised by "adverse reaction" to Andretti/Cadillac F1 plans

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the FIA, says he is surprised by the “adverse reaction” from some quarters over Andretti and Cadillac’s plan to enter Formula 1.

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F1 chief reveals plans for sport to expand to more than 10 teams in radical shake-up

Formula One are exploring the possibility of adding more teams to the grid, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealing they are 'looking at launching an Expressions of Interest process for prospective new teams'

Daily Mirror

Why the FIA's hope for new F1 teams will be easier said than done

The FIA has reignited talk of new teams joining the Formula 1 grid in the near future, something many fans have wanted to see for some time.

Autosport

FIA chief gives major update on 11th F1 team with announcement of new process

The announcement from FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem will be good news for those who want to launch a new F1 team, including Andretti Autosport and Hong Kong billionaire Calvin Lo

Daily Mirror

FIA boss keen to avoid F1 becoming "like wrestling" as he warns controversy will continue

The FIA has been criticised for the way it has handled some of the most recent controversies in F1, to which president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has responded with a warning

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Verstappen collects F1 trophy as FIA honours champions at prize giving

Max Verstappen picked up his second Formula 1 world drivers’ championship trophy on Friday night as the FIA honoured its champions at its annual prize giving in Bologna.

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FIA president clashes with Christian Horner on stage in awkward moment at awards ceremony

One of the most bizarre moments in Friday night's FIA Prize Giving gala saw Mohammed Ben Sulayem argue with Red Bull chief Horner on stage as he collected Red Bull's constructors' championship trophy

Daily Mirror

FIA chief reveals "big burden" of court case and financial issue in first year in charge

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been in charge of the FIA for a year now, but his tenure has been far from smooth including financial problems and a legal issue that had to be dealt with immediately

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FIA's Ben Sulayem reveals court case and $20 million deficit headaches

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed two major challenges he faced after taking over the job last year – a court case and a $20 million financial black hole.

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FIA boss breaks silence on Red Bull budget cap saga with "teams wanting to see blood"

Red Bull were found to have breached the 2021 budget cap by £1.8 million, resulting in a £6 million fine and a 10% reduction in wind tunnel time as a punishment

Motorsport

FIA downplays delays in 2026 F1 engine manufacturer sign-ups

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has downplayed the significance of delays in current manufacturers committing to Formula 1’s 2026 engine rules.

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FIA downplays delays in 2026 F1 engine manufacturer sign ups

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has downplayed the significance of delays in current manufacturers committing to Formula 1’s 2026 engine rules.

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Ben Sulayem dismisses talk of 'bad relationship' with F1 management

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of underlying problems between himself and Formula 1’s commercial rights holders.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem dismisses F1 talk of "bad relationship" with FOM

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed talk of underlying problems between himself and Formula 1’s commercial rights holders.

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FIA announces departure of Rao as interim secretary general

The FIA has announced the departure of senior figure Shaila-Ann Rao, a former Mercedes executive whose appointment caused concern among rival Formula 1 teams.

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FIA chief reveals honest reaction to Red Bull cost cap penalty amid Mercedes bias claims

Shaila-Ann Rao, a former legal adviser to Toto Wolff at Mercedes, is interim secretary-general of the FIA and oversaw the process of handling Red Bull's cost cap violation

Motorsport

Red Bull’s F1 rivals have no appetite for Perez crash investigation

Formula 1 team bosses says it's too late for the FIA to investigate Sergio Perez’s accident in Q3 in Monaco, despite President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s offer to do so.

Autosport

Red Bull’s rivals have no appetite for Perez crash investigation

Formula 1 team bosses says it's too late for the FIA to investigate Sergio Perez’s accident in Q3 in Monaco, despite President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s offer to do so.

Autosport

FIA dismisses pro-Mercedes F1 bias and leak allegations

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has dismissed accusations of bias towards the Mercedes Formula 1 team, and responded to concerns over leaks from within motor racing’s governing body.

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