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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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Autosport Podcast: Qatar GP preview

In this podcast, the duo discuss the drivers reacting to the latest round of firings by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as Deputy Race Director Janette Tan and veteran Race Steward Tim Meyer were both let go in surprise fashion, with George Russell reacting by saying: "We'd love to get…

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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.

Autosport

Fresh FIA upheaval as F2 race director and key steward dismissed

Formula 1 race director Rui Marques faces increased duties at the Qatar Grand Prix in having to take charge of F2 as well, following the latest shock FIA exit, Autosport has learned.

Autosport

F1 announces ‘agreement in principle’ for Cadillac to join grid in 2026

The other 10 teams had largely been against the introduction of a new outfit because of the dilution of prize money.

The Independent UK

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”.

Autosport

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.

Autosport

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Motorsport

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.

Autosport

Verstappen set to continue FIA protest

Max Verstappen is poised to continue his ongoing row with the FIA after he was punished for swearing.

Motorsport

Verstappen to continue FIA protest over swearing at US GP

Max Verstappen is poised to continue his ongoing row with the FIA after he was punished for swearing.

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FIA would need ‘to cross a barrier’ to support 25 F1 races

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the federation is currently unable to support a 25-race Formula 1 calendar.

Autosport

Exclusive: FIA would need ‘to cross a barrier’ to support 25 F1 races

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the federation is currently unable to support a 25-race Formula 1 calendar.

Autosport

FIA makes two leadership appointments

The FIA has announced two senior leadership appointments as part of president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s efforts to transform the governing body.

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FIA steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s swearing penalty

Johnny Herbert has explained the decision-making behind Max Verstappen's controversial penalty for swearing.

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Singapore GP steward Herbert explains Verstappen’s FIA swearing penalty

Johnny Herbert has explained the decision making behind Max Verstappen's penalty for swearing, having been part of the FIA stewards panel at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Autosport

Two senior FIA figures depart governing body

The FIA has lost two of its senior figures, as its director of communications Luke Skipper and secretary general of mobility Jacob Bangsgaard have resigned.

Motorsport

Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure.

Autosport

Exclusive: Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure.

Autosport

Ben Hunt: Are the FIA playing keeping up with the Joneses?

For the European Formula 1 races, the FIA motorhome sits next to the one which belongs to Formula One Management. To look at from the outside, they are identical but for the colour scheme. Inside however, there is one important difference.

Autosport

Ben Sulayem thinks FIA isn't getting enough credit: "We only get rubbish"

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it's "impossible" for the federation to get the credit that he thinks it deserves for making improvements in the way global motorsport is run.

Autosport

Exclusive: Jos Verstappen calls FIA swearing row "the most ridiculous thing"

Jos Verstappen has slammed the “ridiculous” mandated community service that Max Verstappen received in Singapore for swearing during an official FIA press conference.

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