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From driver swearing to sacked stewards, here is every controversy the FIA is facing

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is preparing to run for re-election at the head of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA. But the vote comes at a tough time for the organisation after it was rocked by resignations, sackings and raised tensions with drivers.

Autosport

Carlos Sainz’s dad ‘considering FIA presidential bid’ against Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Ben Sulayem is up for re-election as the head of world motorsport’s governing body in December

The Independent UK

Who is potential FIA presidential candidate Carlos Sainz Sr?

As exclusively reported by Motorsport.com, Carlos Sainz Sr is seriously considering whether to launch a bid to challenge incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's campaign for a second term during this year's elections at the governing body.

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Exclusive: Carlos Sainz Sr considering run for FIA president

Carlos Sainz Sr is considering running against Mohammed Ben Sulayem to be the next FIA president.

Autosport

Russell urges for action after FIA president's swearing fine review

George Russell has reacted to the FIA president’s comments regarding changing strict rules that would see Formula 1 drivers fined for swearing.

Autosport

Hamilton: GPDA must be given more power in F1 amid FIA struggles

Lewis Hamilton wants the Formula 1 Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) to be given a seat of power to help run the championship.

Autosport

FIA announces shock return of Rao as advisor to Ben Sulayem

Shaila-Ann Rao has returned to the FIA after the world governing body for motorsport confirmed her appointment as a presidential advisor.

Autosport

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Surprise FIA return for Shaila-Ann Rao as advisor to Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Shaila-Ann Rao has returned to the FIA after the world governing body for motorsport confirmed her appointment as a presidential advisor.

Motorsport

FIA boss hints at ‘improvements’ to controversial F1 swearing rules

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has come under fire from drivers for the recent change in sporting regulations

The Independent UK

Changes to FIA's swearing sanctions under consideration, says Ben Sulayem

The FIA is considering making improvements to the controversial Appendix B of the International Sporting code that includes sanctions for drivers using “inappropriate language”.

Motorsport

How Malcolm Wilson’s FIA swearing sanctions agreement will impact the WRC

It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both.

Motorsport

How Wilson’s FIA calling and swearing sanctions agreement impacts the WRC

It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both.

Autosport

Ben Sulayem proposes Malcolm Wilson as Robert Reid's successor at FIA

British Rally Championship winner and M-Sport founder Malcolm Wilson has been nominated by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem as his preferred candidate to succeed Robert Reid as the governing body’s deputy president for sport.

Autosport

Malcolm Wilson nominated as new FIA deputy presidential candidate

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FIA’s “unfair treatment” revealed by outgoing deputy president

Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door.

Autosport

The “unfair treatment” which led FIA deputy president Reid to resign

Last week, former rally co-driver and FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid publicly announced his resignation – in an election year, the equivalent of rolling a grenade under the door.

The Independent UK

Oscar Piastri leads McLaren one-two in Bahrain practice as F1 talks take place

McLaren’s rivals have tipped them to dominate here at the Sakhir circuit.

Motorsport

How the V10 debate has been triggered by frustration over F1's 2026 regs

“I wouldn’t be too vocal supporting the comeback of a V10 engine if I liked what I saw from 2026,” said Carlos Sainz during the pre-Bahrain Grand Prix press conference. As he did so, a palpable wrinkle of disdain passed across the bridge of his nose. Warming to his theme, he…

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How discontent over F1’s 2026 tech rules has boosted V10 engine push

The Guardian - UK

Robert Reid, deputy president for sport, becomes latest FIA executive to resign

Robert Reid, who has had disagreements with the FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has resigned, saying ‘motorsport deserves leadership that is accountable’

The Independent UK

FIA executive Robert Reid resigns over ‘breakdown in standards’

The FIA’s deputy president for sport released a pointed statement on Thursday

Autosport

FIA deputy president resigns amid ongoing turmoil at the governing body

FIA deputy president for sport Robert Reid has announced he has resigned from the motor racing governing body with immediate effect, citing a "breakdown of governance standards".

Motorsport

Update: The FIA's "disappointing" response to Motorsport UK's legal threats

In early March, chairman David Richards wrote a letter to the members of Motorsport UK, addressing the FIA while taking aim at the organization's president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his approach to governing F1 and the whole of its motorsport operations. Just a month later, the FIA finally posted a…

Autosport

How the prospect of V10s has triggered a complex debate on F1's future

Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post.

Motorsport

How V10s are becoming F1’s main political battleground

Like many things in the modern world, it all started with a social media post.

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