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Lol, of course they flex under static load, but depending on the test setup differently than actual aero load. So maybe the test is flawed.

 

The true idiocy of the FIA leader cannot be overstated. Complete moron. Via Autosport. Dude get a nosejob LOL!

Ben Sulayem fires another media retort with British GP comment
FIA president has singled out the British media following recent criticism with a comment over the British GP
Ben Hunt Mario Galán Jan 10, 2025, 9:20 PM
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President, FIA

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has delivered an attack on the media along with a confusing statement about the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

Speaking to the media at the Dakar Rally, Ben Sulayem has reopened his criticism of the press in a strange rant, with it uncertain what caused his latest outburst, as it raised more questions about his running of motorsport’s governing body.

Ben Sulayem has repeated claims that he feels he has been unfairly criticised by the media. He also made a cryptic reference to the British GP having Qatar Airways as its title sponsor.

He said: “Three years of critics against me. Do I care? Was I elected to listen to the media? No. I like the good media, the positive media and maybe I make a mistake, and you can come and criticise me in an objective way.”

When asked about being treated unfairly, he added: “Unfair. But the world is unfair. Saudi Arabia has reinvested a lot.

“You look at some of the British media and they go against Saudi Arabia or me. But one thing I would say, go on and see the British Grand Prix. Is it the British Grand Prix? No, it is the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix. Please, you remove the budget, you remove the money.”


Autosport has asked the FIA for clarity over the meaning of Ben Sulayem’s comments.



Ben Sulayem has been at loggerheads with the media - in particular the British press - since he was interviewed by Autosport last year at the Azerbaijan GP.

In a separate interview he reacted to Adrian Newey’s assessment that both Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen had been demonised by the press.

Ben Sulayem offered his opinion on the subject adding “if you look at the British media and what they did to me… For God's sake, they convicted me”.

During his tenure at the FIA, Ben Sulayem has been embroiled in controversy. His recent decision to make alterations to the organisations statutes to consolidate his power has been criticised by its members.

He has also been accused - and later cleared - of meddling in the outcome of the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP and trying to block the FIA’s ratification of the inaugural Las Vegas GP.

Last year, he took a hard stance on drivers’ swearing, earning a rebuke from the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association [GPDA].

A strongly-worded letter from the GPDA said: “We urge the FIA President to also consider his own tone and language when talking to our member drivers, or indeed about them, whether in a public forum or otherwise.


“Further, our members are adults, they do not need to be given instructions via the media about matters as trivial as wearing of jewellery and underpants.”

His latest attack on the media comes as he enters an election year where he currently faces no competition for the FIA presidency.

Ben Sulayem’s comments regarding the title sponsor of the British GP have also been put to Silverstone for a response.

 

That would mean too many manufacturers in F1, and many losers, IMO.

 

A 30 car field would make the races a lot more interesting.

 

Quantity doesn't mean quality.
Plus, several circuits couldn't accommodate so many cars.
Maybe a return to pre-qualifs ? But that would mean a two-tiers F1.

 

Good luck expanding every circuits logistics and service areas. It wont happen in a few places Monaco for one.

 

His rally suit and helmet don't look too safe.

 

Perhaps that is for our betterment ...

 

Ferrari rival Red Bull in F1 team sponsors
F1's biggest team sponsors in 2025
Sponsor Team Value
Oracle Red Bull $100m
HP Ferrari $100m
Aramco Aston Martin $75m
Petronas Mercedes $70m
Stake Sauber $50m
Estimated reported by RacingNews365

 

Of course the idiot in charge of the FIA does not like this option. He would have to suffer actual professionals doing a good job at something. The smart one''s have left his mess at the FIA.

Brown joins calls for full-time stewards in Formula 1

https://f1i.com/news/529167-brown-joins-calls-for-full-time-stewards-in-formula-1.html

The American believes that the current system, where stewards are not full-time employees of the FIA and are instead compensated for expenses, is not conducive to consistent and effective decision-making, a view shared by the Grand Prix Drivers Association.
“I think we need to take a step back in the winter,” Brown told Channel 4. “We have too many penalties, we have too many inconsistencies.

“I think we all recognise we need full-time stewarding. I don’t blame the stewards, but I don’t think they’re set up for success, so we need full-time stewards.”

The FIA has already announced updates to overtaking regulations for the 2025 season to provide clearer guidelines on acceptable driver conduct.
However, Brown believes the sport should embrace a more discretionary and subjective approach to stewarding, prioritizing common sense over rigid rule enforcement.

“So I think we just need to take a step back and be a bit more subjective, discretionary and a little bit of common sense when some of these penalties are applied.”

Brown’s support for full-time stewards adds significant weight to the argument, as McLaren heads into the new season as the reigning Constructors’ Champions, their first such title since 1998.

His comments highlight a growing consensus within the sport that a change in stewarding structure is necessary to ensure fairer and more consistent race outcomes.

Ben Sulayem: 'Let the Drivers Pay!'
However, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has shown little inclination to establish a dedicated group of professional stewards for Formula 1.

Adding to the controversy, Ben Sulayem suggested that the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) should bear the financial responsibility for such a system.

“It’s very nice talk,” Ben Sulayem told Autosport in an interview last month. “But when they say professional, and they want professional, they don't want to pay for it. That is so obvious.”

As the sport continues to grapple with the question of how to improve consistency in stewarding, the debate over full-time stewards in Formula 1 is far from over.

 

They're turning the FIA into something like FIFA or the Olympic Committee. It's a sign of the times, really. There was a point when everyone understood that corruption only benefited a select few at the top while hurting everyone else. Now it seems those at the top have managed to convince the rest they're part of the inner circle.

 

What a contrast with Jean Todt who was quiet as a mouse !!!

 

Makes more sense than Rwanda.

South Africa is stepping up its bid to bring Formula 1 racing back to the country, inviting potential promoters to submit proposals to host a Grand Prix as early as 2027.

 

The math favors MBS as he appeals to the smaller more corrupt auto clubs vs those like Austria who know his initiatives are not good overall. MBS is a corrupt controlling freak dictator not a leader. He has the smaller clubs out numbering the larger ones as all only get 1 vote. The FIA is a joke and he has pushed out those staff who will not follow him blindly. He is a joke.

 

52 Days 19 Hours until:
FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025

 

Muzzled by the Dictator Supreme. A sorry little coward at the FIA!!

 

All they have to do is add FIA supplied stabilizer wires that attaches to certain points on the nose cone and wings.


Gets rid of the tests, the long time for new directives to be dreamed up and implemented. KISS.