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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested that F1’s governing body are looking into multi-team ownership, a hot topic which has caused controversy…
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is considering allowing both Red Bull and Racing Bulls to compete, sparking controversy in the F1 community.
Red Bull initially joined F1 in 2005 and later acquired sister teams like Toro Rosso, AlphaTauri, and Racing Bulls for developing young talents for their main team.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has criticized the multi-team ownership model, labeling it as ‘unhealthy’, given the competitive rivalry between McLaren and Red Bull.
However, FIA president Ben Sulayem has defended multi-team ownership but indicated that further investigation is needed to ensure it’s done for the ‘right reasons’.
He emphasized the importance of avoiding any abuse of power or manipulation of regulations within the sport.
The ongoing debate raises questions about the fairness and competitiveness of teams with multiple ownerships in Formula 1.
FIA’s stance on this issue will be crucial in determining the future of multi-team ownership in the sport.
