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The lingering questions that remain from the unnecessary FIA/Wolff saga

But the shockwaves from the FIA's decision to declare that it was looking into a potential conflict of interest over the passing of confidential information between the Wolffs are going to stick around for a while.

Autosport

FIA appoints F1 Commissioner to help lead improvements

Former F1 journalist Dieter Rencken, who has been working as an advisor to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem for several months, will take up the role with immediate effect.

Motorsport

Massa surprised by Ben Sulayem claims over 2008 F1 title legal challenge

The Brazilian driver has begun a legal process to evaluate overturning the result of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which was won by Fernando Alonso after his Renault team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed.

Autosport

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FIA: Wrong to “punish” Red Bull for its F1 dominance

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull squad has won all but one grand prix this season and together they have already clinched both the drivers’ and constructors’ championship with five races remaining.

Motorsport

Why Andretti F1 hopes are not over, even if FOM says no

Despite Andretti Formula having been given the seal of approval by the FIA to join the Formula 1 grid, its entrance to the series is still far from guaranteed.

Motorsport

Andretti will not be left without F1 engine supply, says FIA

Andretti has been given approval by the FIA to join the F1 grid from 2025 at the earliest, subject to it agreeing a commercial deal with FOM - which is far from guaranteed.

Autosport

Andretti heading for F1 green light not court, says Ben Sulayem

Last week, motor racing’s governing body approved Andretti Formula’s application to join the F1 grid from 2025 at the earliest, as its entry was moved forward to the final stage of needing to sort a commercial deal.

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F1 venues could lose races over track limit problems, says Ben Sulayem

After a Qatar Grand Prix weekend that was beset by track limits chaos, as grid positions were shuffled around and a raft of in-race penalties handed out to change the order, Ben Sulayem has made clear he thinks such situations are unacceptable.

Autosport

F1 venues could lose races over track limit problems, says FIA

Motorsport

FIA will not change F1 world champion wait to get trophy

While other major sporting events – such as the World Cup, Wimbledon and the Super Bowl – culminate in the silverware being handed out at the end of the event, F1 has always done things differently.

Motorsport

FIA will not change F1 world champion wait to get trophy

While other major sporting events – such as the World Cup, Wimbledon and the Superbowl – culminate in the silverware being handed out at the end of the event, F1 has always done things differently.

Autosport

Why it's still too early to get excited about a potential Subaru WRC return

There’s no hiding from the fact that the World Rally Championship is entering a crucial phase as it wishes to establish its future, improve its appeal and attract more manufacturers. And last weekend’s Acropolis Rally gave both the series and the FIA every incentive to ensure that its pathway is…

Autosport

WRC teams would welcome a Subaru return

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem revealed at last weekend’s Acropolis Rally that the three-time WRC constructors’ winner (1995-1997) is considering a possible return to the championship.

Autosport

FIA president reveals Subaru WRC comeback talks

The three-time constructors’ champion became synonymous with the WRC in the 1990s and 2000s winning drivers’ titles with Colin McRae (1995), Richard Burns (2001) and Petter Solberg (2003).

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Steiner: Haas wouldn't have been able to join F1 today amid 11th team talk

Several parties, including American powerhouse Andretti, have lodged their interest in joining the F1 grid as an 11th team, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen on expanding the current grid of 10 teams.

Autosport

Formula 1 still at odds with FIA over 11th team talks

Ben Sulayem has noted that it was the FIA’s duty to open up an entry process as the Concorde Agreement allows for up to 12 teams, and he’s insisted that he was fulfilling the rules by so doing.

Motorsport

F1 still at odds with FIA over 11th team talks

Ben Sulayem has noted that it was the FIA’s duty to open up an entry process as the Concorde Agreement allows for up to 12 teams, and he’s insisted that he was fulfilling the rules by doing so.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem wants works teams from USA and China in F1

As motor racing’s governing body continues its evaluation of potential new entries from 2025, Ben Sulayem says he thinks the arrival of manufacturers from the world’s two largest economies would be great for F1.

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Why Ben Sulayem pushes on with new team process despite F1 criticisms

Earlier this year, motorsport’s governing body invited potential new teams to express their interest in joining the F1 grid from as early as 2025.

Daily Mirror

F1 chief rules out changes to stop Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominance

President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has rejected Lewis Hamilton's calls for the FIA to intervene and stop Red Bull from dominating Formula One

Daily Mirror

New F1 teams could be announced within WEEKS as FIA chief hints at Andretti approval

Michael Andretti is one of several parties keen on joining the F1 grid and has teamed up with General Motors' Cadillac brand in a bid to the FIA to enter the sport

The Guardian - UK

FIA president facing criticism over handling of alleged sexism

Sexist behaviour was detailed in a letter to FIA by an employee who left in December adding to widespread unhappiness with Mohammed ben Sulayem’s leadership

Daily Mirror

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's son tragically dies in traffic accident

Motrosport driver Saif Ben Sulayem, the son of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has died at the age of 29 after being involved in a traffic accident in Dubai

Autosport

FIA president Ben Sulayem's son loses life in road crash

The tragic news has been confirmed by the FIA, but there will be no further statement from the organisation and it has indicated the president has asked for privacy.

ABC News

Ferrari has a new boss and the FIA annoys F1: This is what you missed during the Formula 1 off-season

If you were focused on the summer of cricket or the A-Leagues, here are the three stories you need to know from F1's off-season.

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