Mohammed Ben Sulayem reiterated his position after being cleared of all charges by the Ethics Committee in a letter addressed to FIA members. Formula 1 and FIA have faced several controversies in recent weeks. The FIA president was accused of trying to interfere in the outcome of an F1 race and even withholding certification. However, the 62-year-old man was acquitted of all charges by the FIA Ethics Committee. Ben Sulayem has now addressed the situation in a letter sent to FIA members.
The FIA president stated that the recent events were clearly aimed at attacking the core of the sport’s governing body and undermining its foundation. Although not explicitly mentioning the accusations, Ben Sulayem emphasized that leaks of confidential and sensitive information had damaged the organization’s reputation and credibility. Previously, the FIA had refuted inaccurate reports about the allegations.
However, Mohammed Ben Sulayem asserted that the FIA emerged stronger than ever despite the attacks on his person. He stated that it was evident that the ultimate goal of these “reprehensible acts” was to weaken the essence of the sport’s governing body by attacking it. The FIA has faced criticism from fans and critics for lack of transparency. The F1 managing director filed a legal complaint against the FIA in French courts, seeking answers about the details of last year’s conflict investigation saga. Additionally, others have recently criticized the FIA for its lack of transparency.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem affirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability. He emphasized that the FIA maintains unwavering integrity in its environment. However, he did not specifically refer to any particular case. Undoubtedly, Ben Sulayem remains steadfast in his belief that he has done nothing wrong in the face of recent accusations. After being cleared by the Ethics Committee, the 62-year-old man reaffirmed his position. However, there is still a long way to go for the FIA president to address criticisms regarding the lack of transparency.
