Mohammed Ben Sulayem is currently under investigation for alleged interventions in two races last year. The world of Formula 1 was thrown into chaos with a variety of accusations and rumors circulating in the paddock. One of the recent sagas involves the ongoing investigation into the actions of the FIA President. Sulayem was scrutinized earlier this month for his alleged attempts to interfere in the Saudi Arabian GP and the inaugural Las Vegas event. The investigation is still ongoing, but Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, is calling for full transparency on the matter.
Sulayem is being investigated for his possible involvement in the third-place finish at the Saudi Arabian GP. Additionally, he is also accused of pressuring officials not to certify the new F1 circuit in Las Vegas, which ultimately led to the event’s cancellation. Toto Wolff did not hesitate to express his strong opinion on the investigation involving Mohammed Ben Sulayem. However, he has other concerns to address at Mercedes. The team could potentially lose their head of driver development, D’Ambrosis, by the end of this year. D’Ambrosis’ contract expires in 2024, and reports suggest he is considering a move to Ferrari next year.
Mercedes has already suffered the departure of to Ferrari, and losing more key individuals would be detrimental. Currently, the German team is ranked third or fourth in terms of speed on the grid. They need to make improvements quickly to stay ahead of Aston Martin and McLaren. Red Bull has once again shown its dominance and is expected to maintain its position at the front throughout the 2024 F1 season. The battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship is shaping up to be a four-way competition.
