Mohammed Ben Sulayem reportedly attempted to reverse Fernando Alonso’s time penalty during the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. Formula 1 has recently been embroiled in a number of controversies. After the conclusion of an investigation into inappropriate behavior, allegations against the FIA President have come to light. The 62-year-old is said to have tried to interfere with Alonso’s race result at the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. Aston Martin Team Principal has now confirmed the position of the British team.
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 successfully had the penalty overturned. Mike Krack stated that the team followed a fair process and presented new evidence, leading to the reversal of Alonso’s penalty.
The head of the Aston Martin team affirmed that the race result was clear for their 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 the FIA President.
Ben Sulayem assumed the role of FIA President in December 2021. He has had a controversial tenure, with tensions escalating between the FIA and F1. Nevertheless, the recent allegations against the Emirati could jeopardize his credibility as the head of the sports governing body.
It is even claimed that Ben Sulayem attempted to withhold the certification for the Las Vegas GP. The 62-year-old will undergo a thorough investigation by the FIA’s ethics committee. However, the sports governing body has acknowledged that there has been some inaccurate reporting by the media regarding the entire situation.
Undoubtedly, Mohammed Ben Sulayem will face pressure in the coming days as the investigation unfolds. The 62-year-old 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 FIA President.