These allegations, supposedly involving FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, came to light after the Bahrain Grand Prix, which marked the beginning of the 2024 F1 season.
FIA expressed significant concern over the appearance of accusations in the press that, according to them, contain incorrect information.
According to the BBC, two complaints were filed with the FIA compliance officer, accusing Ben Sulayem of attempting to reverse a penalty against Fernando Alonso and trying to hinder the approval of the new Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit.
While FIA released a statement acknowledging that they had received a report with possible accusations against some of their members, they did not provide details about the accusations or the individuals involved.
The organization emphasized its commitment to follow proper procedures and thoroughly investigate these concerns.
The Associated Press reported that FIA issued another statement expressing disappointment with the unauthorized disclosure of these matters to the press and pointing out inaccuracies in media coverage.
It is believed that a former FIA employee, now working with Formula One Management, is the source of these allegations.
Christian Horner’s #RedBull team still faces potential consequences as #FIA gets involved.
Despite attempts to obtain a comment, FIA had not responded to questions from PlanetF1.com at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, the world of F1 remains focused on the upcoming races as the series returns to Saudi Arabia for the Jeddah Corniche Circuit event.
Max Verstappen, three-time world champion from Red Bull, is widely seen as the favorite after his dominant victory in the season opener in Bahrain, where he and his teammate Sergio Perez secured a one-two finish for Red Bull, showcasing the superiority of their RB20 car.
