Mohammed Ben Sulayem is currently under investigation for alleged interventions in two races last year. The Formula 1 world has been 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 FIA President. Sulayem came under scrutiny 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, the Mercedes boss, is calling for complete transparency in the matter.
Sulayem is being investigated for his potential involvement in the third-place finish of at the Saudi Arabian GP. Additionally, he is also accused of pressuring officials to not certify the new Las Vegas F1 circuit, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the event. Toto Wolff has not held back in expressing his strong opinion on the investigation into Mohammed Ben Sulayem. However, he has other concerns to address at Mercedes. The team may potentially lose its Driver development director, , at the end of this year. D’Ambrosis’s contract expires in 2024, and reports suggest that 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 demonstrated their dominance and is expected to maintain their 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.