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Ben Sulayem cleared of wrongdoing after FIA investigation
The FIA Compliance Department investigated allegations against Ben Sulayem related to incidents during 2023, including claims of interference with stewards’ decisions at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and influencing track certification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. After a thorough investigation by the FIA Compliance Officer and Ethics Committee, no evidence of misconduct by Ben Sulayem was found, as stated on Wednesday. The 30-day investigation included interviews with 11 witnesses to determine the President’s actions. The FIA Ethics Committee unanimously concluded that there was no substantiated evidence of interference with the President’s conduct. Ben Sulayem expressed his cooperation, transparency, and compliance throughout the process, according to the FIA’s statement. Despite accusations, Ben Sulayem defended his actions in both incidents, emphasizing his consideration for safety and support for the sport in decision-making processes.
