FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he has no problem if Carlos Sainz Sr. runs against him in the upcoming elections in December, Afrosport reports. Sainz Sr is reportedly considering running for the FIA president role after more than 40 years as a rally driver. The Spaniard, who is the father of Williams Formula 1 driver of the same name, is the only person to show...
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has backed his father's potential bid to run for the presidency of global motorsport governing body, the FIA, Afrosport reports. Sainz Sr has been touted as a rival candidate to incumbent president Mohammed Ben Sulayem ahead of the FIA elections in Uzbekistan in December. There have been concerns about a possible conflict of interest should Sainz Sr be FIA president...
Motorsport governing body, the FIA, has reduced the maximum penalties for drivers swearing during race weekends by 50%, Afrosport reports. Formula 1 and World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers have been at odds with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem over a crackdown on bad language during racing events. Ben Sulayem last month said he was considering making adjustments to rules, and in the latest development, the FIA...
Carlos Sainz Sr has emerged as a potential candidate to run against incumbent FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem ahead of elections that will take place in Uzbekistan in December, Afrosport reports. Ben Sulayem has held the top job at the FIA since 2021 and is seeking another four-year term. According to Sky Sports F1, Sainz Sr, who is the father of Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr,...
Johnny Herbert has been removed as a Formula 1 steward by the governing body, FIA, due to his clashing commitment as a media pundit, Afrosport reports. The removal of the three-time F1 race winner was confirmed by the FIA confirmed on Wednesday, stating he had “mutually agreed” to step down from his position as his dual role as a steward and pundit were “incompatible”. Herbert has...
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