FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly under investigation by the ruling body for allegedly attempting to interfere with the result of a Formula 1 race.
The event involved is the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP, where Fernando Alonso finished third on the road before a 10-second penalty for the team touching the car during a penalty stop demoted him to fourth. However, later the stewards rescinded the penalty, restoring the Aston Martin driver to third in the final results.
The FIA looked into the matter via its remote operations centre in Geneva, and the matter went to the stewards. The stewards were initially led to believe that an earlier meeting of the FIA sporting advisory committee had agreed that jacks could not touch the car during a penalty stop, violating a regulation that says a car 'may not be worked on until the car has been stationary for the duration of the penalty.' Alonso was given a 10-second penalty that dropped him from third to fourth.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Christian Horner: Formula 1 and FIA chiefs to meet over allegations as Red Bull boss reiterates denial of inappropriate behaviourF1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem are to meet on Friday to discuss the allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Christian Horner.
Read more »
FIA will not “jump gun” with Horner probe, despite situation “damaging the sport”FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has ruled out any immediate plans to investigate allegations surrounding Christian Horner, despite admitting that the ongoing controversy is “damaging” Formula 1.
Read more »
Mercedes boss calls for F1 & FIA action over Christian Horner scandal'Set the compass right.'
Read more »
Christian Horner pictured sharing embrace with FIA president after meeting F1 bosses amid leaked text...Red Bull’s Christian Horner has awkward exchange in first interview since his cleared allegations
Read more »
FIA issues statement on Red Bull F1 team's Horner investigationThe FIA has followed the Formula 1 organisation in making its first public acknowledgement of the investigation into alleged misconduct by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Read more »