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The United Kingdom’s motorsport body, Motorsport UK, has threatened the FIA with legal action over a lack of transparency after its Chairman, David Richards, was barred from attending a World Motor Sport Council meeting, as well as a “failure to meet its promises”. Richards, as an appointed member, is permitted “full access to [WMSC] meetings”, […]
Richards, a member of the WMSC, was denied access to the latest meeting due to his refusal to sign a new ‘confidentiality agreement’ he deemed imposed unfairly on him and others. In a letter to Motorsport UK members, he criticized the agreement for not aligning with the FIA Statutes and going against the promised transparent governance. Richards and Motorsport UK have raised concerns about the FIA’s actions, seeking answers that have yet to be provided, leading Richards to consider legal action if the issues persist. The statement also called out FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem for various controversies, including alleged interference in race results and sexist comments. Motorsport UK accuses Ben Sulayem of failing to fulfill his promises as president, opting for a more hands-off approach in governing motorsport. Richards expressed worsening conditions at the FIA, citing limited autonomy of key committees and questionable removals of dissenting members. Ben Sulayem is seeking re-election without public opposition at the end of his first term in December.
