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F1 owners Liberty Media could lose patience and consider breaking away from governing body the FIA amid fresh tension, it has been claimed.
BBC Sport has reported concerns about FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s involvement in Formula 1, which some senior figures believe is detrimental to the sport. F1 teams have identified incidents that they believe are directly linked to Ben Sulayem, including the decision to investigate Lewis Hamilton for crossing a live track in the Qatar Grand Prix, and the confrontation between Mercedes and Ferrari team principals during a press conference in Las Vegas. Although Ben Sulayem reduced his day-to-day involvement in F1 earlier this year, he still remains involved in strategic matters and decision-making at a higher level. His public stance on new teams and the potential sale of commercial rights has strained relations between F1 and the FIA. Sources at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have hinted at a possible breakaway if Ben Sulayem continues in the same manner. Additionally, there has been a clash between F1 and the FIA over allegations of a conflict of interest involving Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife, which both parties vehemently deny.
