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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem told Formula 1 drivers to focus on their main jobs and that what happens within the governing body is “none of their business.” The drivers have been asking for c…
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem emphasized to Formula 1 drivers the importance of focusing on their primary responsibilities and stated that internal matters of the governing body are not their concern. The drivers, seeking clarity on the allocation of fines, issued a joint statement through the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA), expressing their inquiries persisting over the past three years. Lack of response to this statement led to criticism from the drivers during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, especially following the recent departures of senior steward Tim Mayer and F2 deputy race director Janette Tan, frustrating George Russell further in Qatar. Despite the drivers’ pleas for transparency and understanding, Ben Sulayem dismissed their comments, asserting that FIA affairs should remain outside their purview. A report in The Times alleged that two members of the FIA’s audit committee were dismissed after questioning Ben Sulayem’s proposal to redirect funds to member clubs, including the creation of a new “President’s development fund” funded by his personal entitlement of $1.5 million, prompting adverse reactions from the committee’s chairman and member.
