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Director of Communications Luke Skipper and Secretary General of Mobility Jacob Bangsgaard have left the governing body.
Ben Sulayem faced criticism for his crackdown on swearing by Formula 1 drivers, leading to tensions with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Verstappen was punished with community service for swearing during a press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix, prompting him to question his future in F1. The FIA Director of Communications Luke Skipper and Secretary General of Mobility Jacob Bangsgaard have resigned, amidst ongoing departures from the governing body. Steve Nielsen, Deborah Mayer, and Tim Goss were among the officials who left their roles in late 2023 and early 2024. Ben Sulayem’s tenure as President has been marked by turmoil, with recent conflicts including the dispute over FIA’s recognition in F1’s success. In a recent interview with Autosport, Ben Sulayem expressed frustration over the lack of acknowledgment for FIA’s contributions to the sport.
