Mohammed Ben Sulayem would have tried to reverse Fernando Alonso’s time penalty during the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. Formula 1 has recently been involved in a series of controversies. Following an investigation into inappropriate behavior, allegations have emerged against the FIA President. The 62-year-old man is accused of trying to interfere with Alonso’s race result at the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. The Aston Martin team boss confirmed the British team’s position.
Krack emphasized that this incident occurred a year ago. Fernando Alonso received a 10-second penalty, but Aston Martin exercised their right to review and managed to overturn the penalty. Mike Krack stated that the team followed a fair process and presented new evidence, leading to Alonso’s penalty being reversed.
The Aston Martin team boss stated that the race result was clear to his team. Fernando Alonso officially finished on the podium in Jeddah. However, the recent allegations have sparked controversy surrounding the race result and Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s tenure as FIA President.
Ben Sulayem took over as FIA President in December 2021. He has had a controversial tenure, with tensions rising between the FIA and F1. However, the recent allegations against the Emirati could damage his credibility as the head of the sport’s governing body.
It is even claimed that Ben Sulayem tried to withhold certification for the Las Vegas GP. The 62-year-old man will undergo a thorough investigation by the FIA’s ethics committee. However, the sport’s governing body acknowledged that there have been inaccurate reports by the media regarding the situation as a whole.
Undoubtedly, Mohammed Ben Sulayem will face pressure in the coming days as the investigation unfolds. The 62-year-old man has not officially addressed the allegations, including those related to Fernando Alonso’s result. Fans will be eager to see how things unfold for the President of the FIA.
