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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists everything is rosy between him and Max Verstappen.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem emphasized that his relationship with Max Verstappen is on par with that of all the other Formula 1 drivers. Verstappen has clashed with some of Ben Sulayem’s rulings in the past, including a penalty for swearing during the previous year’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Verstappen has been vocal about his concerns regarding the direction of F1 under Ben Sulayem’s leadership. Former chief steward Tim Mayer has announced his candidacy against Ben Sulayem in the upcoming December elections, posing a challenge to his presidency. Ben Sulayem assured that all drivers, including Verstappen, can reach out to him anytime to discuss any matter. He commended the maturity of Verstappen and his peers, as well as the new generation of drivers in F1, highlighting their hunger for success and evolution in the sport.
