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FIA president receives re-election boost as Max Verstappen exit clause nears activation – RacingNews365 Review
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has a strong chance of securing a second term as FIA president, as he has garnered support from various FIA members in the Americas, with 37 figures signing a letter urging his re-election. This backing underscores the belief that four years is not enough time to complete the reforms initiated by Ben Sulayem.
Max Verstappen is close to activating a performance clause in his Red Bull contract, potentially blocking his exit at the end of this year. Interest in Verstappen’s future in F1 and with Red Bull is high, especially from Aston Martin.
Carlos Sainz defends Lewis Hamilton amid the latter’s struggles at Ferrari, deeming criticism of Hamilton unfair during his adjustment period at the team.
McLaren faces concerns ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, as their car’s characteristics do not align with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’s high-speed layout. This mismatch could allow rival teams to challenge McLaren’s competitiveness at the track.
Former Haas principal Guenther Steiner believes Max Verstappen will not be in the running for the F1 championship this season but suggests an exciting outcome where McLaren allows Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to vie for the title.
