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FIA confirms death of key figure
F1 heads to Las Vegas this weekend for the 2025 Grand Prix on The Strip, accompanied by a sense of mourning. The FIA is grieving the loss of Peter Doggwiler, former Secretary General of the organization governing F1. Doggwiler was instrumental in the merger of FIA and AIT in 2002, later assuming the role of Secretary General. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed sadness at Doggwiler’s passing, highlighting his significant contributions to the sport’s development. Doggwiler’s leadership and vision have left a lasting impact on the tourism and mobility sector globally. In addition to his tenure as Secretary General, Doggwiler also chaired FIA Motor Sport Safety Development Fund programs.
