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Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted at a potential intervention by the FIA to halt Mercedes’ negotiations to acquire Alpine’s F1 project.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hinted at a possible intervention to stop Mercedes’ negotiations for Alpine’s Formula 1 project. The Alpine F1 team, backed by Renault, is reportedly for sale with Otro Capital in talks with potential buyers. Former Red Bull principal Christian Horner was initially leading the bid for a stake in the team, but Mercedes has emerged as a strong contender. This move was seen as Toto Wolff’s strategy to prevent Horner’s return to the paddock. Ben Sulayem raised ethical concerns about one organization owning two F1 teams and suggested that the FIA might intervene if the ownership is not for the right reasons.orary.
