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Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA’s Ben Sulayem F1 case
In two separate reports by the BBC, a whistleblower has accused Ben Sulayem of attempting to manipulate the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and interfering in the certification of the new Las Vegas circuit. The FIA has acknowledged the allegations involving certain members of its governing bodies and is conducting an assessment for due process. George Russell, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, emphasized the importance of transparency and fair competition in Formula 1. Fernando Alonso expressed confidence in the evidence presented by Aston Martin in the previous investigation and stressed the need to await the FIA’s findings. Lando Norris underlined the significance of integrity in the sport and the need to maintain focus on on-track activities. The FIA’s ethics case involving the FIA president has sparked a broader discussion within the F1 community.
