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Ben Sulayem supports Sainz Sr. run for FIA presidency

Ben Sulayem supports Sainz Sr. run for FIA presidency

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...

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F1: Carlos Sainz supports father’s potential bid for FIA presidency

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...

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FIA reduces maximum penalty for swearing by racing drivers

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...

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Johnny Herbert removed as F1 steward over clash of interest

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...