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FIA president Ben Sulayem at centre of further allegations over Las Vegas homologation
According to the BBC story, a whistleblower alleges that they were instructed not to homologate the Las Vegas Grand Prix street track ahead of last November’s event due to FIA president’s influence. This allegation is part of a report seen by the BBC by the FIA’s compliance officer to its ethics committee. Despite delays in the track’s readiness for inspection, no safety concerns were found, contradicting claims made by Ben Sulayem. Sulayem asserts that he supported the homologation process and highlights a strengthened relationship between the FIA and FOM. However, he has also been accused of trying to influence race stewards to overturn a penalty that affected Fernando Alonso in the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. Motorsport.com has reached out to the FIA for comment on these allegations.
