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FIA President under investigation and Alpine announce technical restructure – RacingNews365 Review
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly under investigation for allegedly interfering in the results of last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, specifically regarding Fernando Alonso’s penalty. An insider informed the FIA that Sulayem may have influenced overturning Alonso’s time penalty, affecting the podium positions. Alpine has undergone significant changes in its technical department after a challenging start to the 2024 season, with key resignations in key positions. Discussions have taken place between FIA President Sulayem and Turkish President Erdogan about the potential return of the Turkish Grand Prix, which originally started in 2005. Speculation surrounds Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull amid a reported power struggle between Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen, with rumors suggesting a move to Mercedes next season. Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes after the 2024 season for Ferrari, denying any lack of faith in Mercedes as the reason for his departure. At the Bahrain Grand Prix, the F1 2024 pecking order has started to take shape, with Red Bull showing strength, while Ferrari and Mercedes face uncertainties according to technical expert Paolo Filisetti. It’s advised to download the 2024 F1 calendar to stay updated on all the upcoming races easily.
