LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President, FIA, on the grid during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Sunday December 01, 2024 in Losail, Qatar. (Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images)

Motorsport UK chair accuses FIA president Sulayem of broken promises

Motorsport UK chair David Richards has accused FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem of broken promises. Richards was recently barred from taking part in a meeting of the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council, which meets regularly to discuss the governance of all forms of motorsport including Formula 1, after electing against signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)….

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem

British officials barred from FIA meeting amid NDA dispute

Two British members of the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) were barred from Wednesday’s meeting amid a dispute with president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. FIA deputy president Robert Reid and David Richards, the chairman of UK Motorsport who represents Britain on the WMSC, were among those denied access to the meeting after refusing to sign…

FIA calls out 'tribalist' reaction to Horner, Verstappen at F1 75 following boos

FIA calls out 'tribalist' reaction to Horner, Verstappen at F1 75 following boos

The FIA has called out the “tribalist” reaction to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and world champion Max Verstappen after they were booed at F1 75. At F1’s all-team launch in London on Tuesday, Verstappen received a mixed reaction whenever shown on camera at the event, with an audible mix of booing and cheering…

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F1 drivers could face bans, points deductions in new FIA misconduct rules

The FIA has introduced new guidelines which could see F1 drivers receive points deductions or a possible ban for misconduct violations, including swearing. Max Verstappen was ordered to “accomplish some work of public interest” at the end of 2024 after using an expletive during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Grand Prix…