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FIA President hit with new allegations as Verstappen escape clause emerges – RacingNews365 Review
The FIA has confirmed receipt of a report regarding the allegations against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Ben Sulayem faces fresh claims after initial accusations of tampering with the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix results, according to a new BBC report. Max Verstappen has an escape clause tied to advisor Helmut Marko in his Red Bull contract, despite being signed through 2028 for £50 million annually. Red Bull’s internal crisis intensifies with Christian Horner at the center, leading to a meeting between Horner and Verstappen’s manager ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Qiqqiya Investment Company revealed details about the new F1 track set to host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the coming years, replacing the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Sebastian Vettel has exchanged text messages with Mercedes’ Toto Wolff following Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, leaving a vacancy at Mercedes for George Russell to fill. Alain Prost predicts that Max Verstappen will soon surpass his pole position record after the Dutch driver equaled it in Bahrain. Stay updated on the 2024 F1 calendar by downloading it to your agenda for easy access to all F1 events throughout the season.
