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New FIA president given backing by McLaren boss after crucial agreement
McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown has publicly supported the re-elected president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, following a successful season for McLaren.
McLaren secured a championship double, winning the constructors’ championship consecutively for the first time since 1998.
With new regulations set to reshape the sport in 2026, McLaren aims to maintain competitiveness under Ben Sulayem’s leadership.
The recent signing of the Concorde Agreement, governing the sport for the next five years, saw Ben Sulayem play a pivotal role.
Despite legal challenges in the FIA election process, Brown commended Ben Sulayem for his leadership and the successful completion of the Concorde Agreement.
The Concorde Agreement outlines the management and commercial aspects of Formula 1, with details remaining confidential amongst key stakeholders.
Brown highlighted the collaboration between FIA President Ben Sulayem and FOM’s Stefano Domenicali in ensuring the sport’s health and fairness.
Overall, Brown expressed satisfaction with the current state of Formula 1 under Ben Sulayem’s presidency, emphasizing the importance of the recently signed Concorde Agreement in shaping the future of the sport.
